A world-leading study found medication and parents’ poor health can negatively impact the quality of life of children with ADHD.

Key Takeaways: Early drug treatment for ADHD in Sweden was tied to reduced risk of suicidal behavior, substance misuse, transport accidents, and crime. Benefits extended to recurrent events, possibly due to improved impulsivity, attention, and executive functioning, the researchers suggested. Findings persisted when treatment initiation was extended to 6 months of diagnosis and when drug…

Key Takeaways: If you have met one ADHDer, you have met exactly one ADHDer. We all have our own interests, skills, and strengths. Additionally, no two organizations or employers are identical. A job listed here may happen to be a good fit for you. With this in mind, common characteristics of ADHD can make certain…

DENPASAR, Indonesia (AP) — A man charged with importing drugs to Indonesia faces up to 15 years in prison under the country’s tough drug laws in a trial that began Tuesday on the tourist island of Bali. William Wallace Molyneaux V, a U.S. citizen, was arrested May 23 after he allegedly collected a package containing…

About 10 percent of children in the U.S. have a current diagnosis of ADHD, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks about what attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is and how to treat it.

Dr. Sarah Wheeler on loving your ADHD brain—and letting go of perfection.

A new study published in Frontiers in Psychology reveals that young adults who screen positive for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) tend to listen to background music more frequently than their neurotypical peers during both cognitively demanding and less demanding activities. These individuals also show a stronger preference for stimulating music, regardless of the activity.

Key Takeaways: ADHD affects about 6 million U.S. children, highlighting its significant prevalence and rising diagnosis rates. Clinicians are invited to share insights on adult ADHD assessment, comorbidities, and treatment considerations. Example topics include ADHD’s link with bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, and cardiovascular risks from long-term medication. Contributions may be featured in a content series…

A new study by researchers at Simon Fraser University is shedding light on how the brain’s wiring in early childhood lays the foundation for attention skills— a key step toward characterizing healthy developmental patterns that could help identify young children at risk for attention-related challenges like ADHD.

New research reveals how impulsive personality traits steer food choices and alter the gut microbiome, underscoring the potential for dietary strategies to support mental and gut health.

Children with precocious puberty had a nearly 50% elevated risk of developing disorders like depression, anxiety, ADHD, and substance disorders.

On a recent weekday evening, Ashly Richards helped her 13-year-old son, Case, with homework. He did math problems and some reading, underscoring how much he’s accomplished at his school for children with autism. Richards has heard Trump administration officials suggest that food dyes and pediatric vaccines cause autism and ADHD. That stance, she said, unfairly…