An abuse-deterrent stimulant product for attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) got a skeptical review from FDA technical staff ahead of an advisory committee meeting later this week.

Israeli team publishes findings that indicate that Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder could provide an evolutionary “edge,” contradicting earlier findings that linked ADHD to COVID morbidity.

I have seen firsthand that there’s more to ADHD than hyperactivity, impulsivity and inattentiveness and the path to diagnosis and proper treatment regimens is often not straightforward. In more recent years, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and Society for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics have formalized this phenomenon by issuing guidelines addressing a new categorization…

An analysis of more than 189,000 Swedish credit reports and mental health data from the entire population of the country found that people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) who also had the highest risk of credit default were three to four times more likely to commit suicide than those with only one of these…

Research have some insight into the genetic component of the condition. However, there are more to potential causes of ADHD aside from just your genes. Here’s what scientists know so far about the heritability of ADHD and how it compares to other risks that contribute to the condition.

“Stimulant misuse is a significant public health problem, especially in college students, but there are a lot of inconsistencies, and I think that more and more, we’re focusing on stimulant misuse, particularly in college settings,” Timothy E. Wilens, MD, chief of the division of child and adolescent psychiatry and co-director of the Center for Addiction…

Participating in after-school activities may help young girls overcome attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder to some degree, according to a new study from the University of Montreal. The researchers found that girls who are involved in sports or extracurriculars show improved behavior and attentiveness in early adolescence. The benefits, however, do not seem to be as pronounced…

“Smart pills” and other dietary supplements marketed to boost brain function contained potentially dangerous combinations and doses of drugs not approved by the FDA, researchers found. Five of these drugs were found in 10 so-called “nootropic” or “cognitive enhancer” supplements tested, reported Pieter Cohen, MD, of Cambridge Health Alliance in Massachusetts, and colleagues in Neurology:…

Before considering alternative treatments, you should speak to your doctor to determine what options are best. Here’s what you need to know about therapy and supplements for ADHD.  

A team, led by Francien M. Kok, MSc, Department of Clinical and Developmental Neuropsychology, University of Groningen, examined the sex differences in prescription rates and efficacy of pharmacotherapy treatment in female ADHD patients, while identifying potential gaps in the scientific knowledge…The study, “The female side of pharmacotherapy for ADHD—A systematic literature review,” was published online…

Fidget spinners were a fad for children for a short period. From the classroom to the kitchen table, they were everywhere. For many parents and teachers, they seem to be a distraction; however, as those with disorders such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), they proved beneficial. So let’s explore how kids with ADHD can…

An online citizen science project is recruiting 30,000 volunteers to assess whether exercises to improve memory and attention are valid—and if so, for whom…The study will use a common set of assessment measures to evaluate potential training gains, and it will focus on individual differences. Anyone older than 18 can join our study and help…