More bacteria that influence the reward centres of the brain via dopamine was found in people with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in a new study. The findings, from researchers at the Radboud University Medical Centre, Donders Institute and NIZO are the first time a possible link between the activity of certain intestinal bacteria and human brain…

I believe that ADHD exists. Whoops, so much for a cliffhanger ending. But, wait, there’s more!…I know that a restless brain can be a struggle, not only for the individual experiencing it, but also for those around them. As the father of a daughter diagnosed with ADHD, I fought the suggestion of medication. Instead, my…

People with ADHD are known to have trouble staying on task, their attention drifting elsewhere. New research published in Psychological Science, however, suggests that their minds may not be wandering at all, but instead going…blank.

It’s safe to say that we become different people because of our kids. We teach them important life lessons, but they have a lot of things – often unexpected – to teach us too. Especially when those kids have a unique need. Not only do we have to learn the ins and outs of “typical”…

The U.S. Department of Education is looking to recall its “Dear Colleague Letter and Resource Guide on ADHD.” This document instructs educators on how to work with students who have attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder through direction and facts. The comment period recently closed, but I have a story for Education Secretary Betsy DeVos.

Kids with attention disorders can find themselves on both ends of bullying. Fortunately there are some skills they can learn to break the cycle.”

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved amphetamine extended-release oral suspension (Adzenys ER, Neos Therapeutics Inc) for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children aged 6 years and older, the company has announced. The FDA has already approved Neos Therapeutics’ amphetamine extended-release orally disintegrating tablets (Adzenys XR-ODT) and the company’s methylphenidate extended-release orally disintegrating tablets…

Despite several recent advancements in the space, adults with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) continue to report experiencing considerable burden throughout the day and a desire for longer acting medications…Researchers conducted an online survey of adults with ADHD who had been taking prescription psychostimulant medications to determine how their current medications were tackling their ADHD symptoms.

Mydayis’ debut this weekend at the 30th US Psychiatric and Mental Health Congress in New Orleans, Louisiana, came after more than a decade of studies for the treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). During the meeting, Shire PLC presented consolidated data involving adults aged 18 to 55 years; in June, FDA approved the drug…

There’s no such thing as ADHD. ADHD is just a matter of willpower. Smart people don’t have ADHD. According to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder experts, these and other thoughts are among the top myths associated with ADHD. Edward Hallowell, founder of the Hallowell Centers, which helps treat people with ADHD and other cognitive and emotional…

The symptoms of ADHD foster important traits associated with entrepreneurship. That conclusion was reached in a study conducted by an international team of economists, who found that entrepreneurs with ADHD embrace new experiences and demonstrate passion and persistence.

A new five-year program aims to enhance early detection strategies and improve treatment for children who have both Autism Spectrum Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Funded by the National Institutes of Health, the $12.5 million program will focus on improving treatment for patients with both disabilities by analyzing the connection between them. The initiative…