A new study published in Human Psychopharmacology: Clinical and Experimental has found that a low dose of the commonly prescribed ADHD medication methylphenidate may improve accuracy in certain memory tasks but does not enhance overall cognitive function in healthy adults.

Nearly 16 million American adults have been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), but evidence suggests that more than 30 percent of them don’t respond well to stimulant medications like Ritalin and Adderall. A new clinical trial provides a surprising explanation for why this may be the case: There are individual differences in how…

Why parents of kids with ADHD are so worried about Trump’s changes.

Whether it’s an early morning jog, or a touch of Tai Chi, new research from the University of South Australia shows that any form of exercise can significantly boost brain function and memory across children, adults, and older adults.

Summary: Researchers used a virtual reality game and functional MRI to uncover how children’s brains with ADHD respond differently during active tasks. Unlike traditional brain scans taken during rest, this immersive approach revealed distinct patterns of neural communication in ADHD, especially in deeper brain structures.

After teachers explain an assignment, children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder might struggle to turn those instructions into action. It’s one of several pathways by which ADHD can impair a young student’s academic performance. “When you hear something from a teacher, you need to maintain the information in your brain, then process it and make decisions…

Sex differences in the brain, behavior, and cognition have been a topic of considerable interest in psychological and psychiatric research. Over the years, studies have sought to understand how biological and environmental factors shape cognitive abilities and brain functioning in males and females. Although many cognitive capabilities overlap between sexes, differences have been observed in…

Axsome’s phase 3 trial shows solriamfetol significantly improves ADHD symptoms, with a 45% mean reduction in AISRS scores and onset as early as week 1.

A new study published in Human Brain Mapping has found that subtle motor difficulties in children, such as problems with coordination and involuntary movements, are linked to differences in the brain’s white matter structure. However, these differences were not specific to children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), suggesting that white matter organization plays a role in…

A recent study involving a large group of children has shed light on why attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), dyslexia, and dyscalculia frequently appear together. Researchers discovered that the likelihood of developing ADHD overlaps genetically with the likelihood of developing dyslexia and dyscalculia. This shared genetic basis helps explain why children with ADHD are more prone to…

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has called them poison, but doctors say prescription stimulants like Ritalin and Adderall help millions of people.

As more Americans suspect they have ADHD — attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder — social media platforms have become go-to spots for sharing symptoms and getting advice. That’s especially true on TikTok.