If you’re an adult wondering if you have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), you’re not alone. While ADHD is considered as a neurodevelopmental disorder that typically presents in childhood, people may experience symptoms of ADHD and not receive a diagnosis until later in life.

A study comparing the sexual interests and practices of individuals with and without Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) found that individuals with ADHD are more likely to engage in a variety of sexual activities, including riskier behaviors, and have higher rates of homosexuality or bisexuality. Females with ADHD especially tend to have more sexual partners and lower…

A recent study has uncovered significant findings regarding the relationship between attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and hoarding disorder. The study, published in the Journal of Psychiatric Research, found that individuals with ADHD have a markedly higher prevalence of hoarding symptoms compared to those with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and healthy individuals.

Research has documented a strong male sex bias in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and Tourette syndrome (TS). Among males, the hemizygous nature of chromosome X (Chr X) has been a known vulnerability factor. Still, the characterization of rare genetic variation in Chr X has not been conducted in large-scale studies.…

In a new study, patients with ADHD on cannabis-based medicinal products had significant improvements for anxiety, sleep quality, and health-related quality of life.

Children born between 32 and 38 weeks’ gestation are more likely to have developmental disorders—such as language delay, cognitive impairment, ADHD and Cerebral palsy—compared with children born at full term, according to a major new study.

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medication adherence interventions have a positive impact on both medication adherence and ADHD symptoms in children, according to a study published in the Journal of Attention Disorders.

Early medication discontinuation in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is common across countries, particularly among young adults, according to new data published in Lancet Psychiatry. Additionally, treatment persistence is lowest among adolescents and young adults.

A new study cautions against using the QbTest as a standalone diagnostic or screening tool for ADHD. Researchers from the Universities of Southampton, Nottingham, Cardiff, and King’s College London explored the accuracy and clinical utility of a widely used computerized test for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), called the QbTest. They found that, when used on its…

From depression medication to life-saving cancer treatments, some Americans are having a hard time finding their prescription medications due to widespread drug shortages stemming mostly from quality problems at manufacturing facilities. NBC’s Christine Romans reports for TODAY.

CONFERENCE REPORTER: Tuesday, December 12 saw a historic meeting at the National Academy of Sciences addressing one of the nation’s most pressing mental health issues, the crisis in adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Bringing together the nation’s researchers, educators, and clinicians, including representatives from the American Professional Society of ADHD and Related Disorders (APSARD), and individuals…

KEY POINTS: Making tasks interesting is critical for those with ADHD. The college search may take additional probing to find the right fit for students with ADHD. Avoid being taken in by misinformation about ADHD online.