Researchers have found that the severity of autism symptoms, rather than the diagnosis itself, is linked to patterns of brain connectivity associated with genes connected to autism and ADHD.

Those with the condition tend to struggle in the domains where AI excels, and vice versa. In 2013, when Meredith O’Connor was ...

Discover how adult ADHD symptoms impact more than focus. Learn about the hidden cardiovascular, metabolic, and mental health risks.

A new study from Washington University School of Medicine challenges the long-held belief about how ADHD medications work. Researchers found that common stimulant drugs like Ritalin and Adderall may ...

For families seeking alternatives to attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medication, brain stimulation has been promoted as a promising option. However, a ...

For decades, ADHD was widely associated with hyperactivity or impulsivity. But researchers now recognize that not everyone with ADHD displays those traits. Students with inattentive ADHD, for example, ...

Stimulant medications are prescribed to millions of children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), yet there is still no clear agreement on how they ...

Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental condition that affects how the brain develops ...

For years, stimulant medications for ADHD have been described as chemical accelerators, framed as drugs that rev up a sluggish brain. New imaging work turns that story on its head. Brain scans now ...

Did you know that the ADHD brain may have a thinner cerebral cortex than the non-ADHD brain? The cerebral cortex is the thin tissue that covers the cerebrum. It's the cerebrum's outer layer. It's ...