LONDON (Reuters) - A wider definition of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is causing inappropriate diagnosis and unnecessary and possibly harmful medical treatment costing up to $500 ...

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is still thought of as a childhood condition, even while it persists into adulthood for many patients who are diagnosed as children. But now, ...

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be common, but it’s also sometimes hard to spot. ADHD is usually first diagnosed in childhood and is one of the ...

Attention-deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is frequently misunderstood, misdiagnosed, or often dismissed. Those things have consequences. According to a recent study published in The British ...

Attention-deficit disorder, known commonly as ADHD, is one of the most common mental disorders. According to The American Psychiatric Association, it’s estimated that 2.5 percent of adults have ADHD.

In “The Military Needs Recruits With ADHD” (op-ed, Jan. 20), Dr. Michael Segal states that U.S. Army rules should reflect “the science of ADHD.” But “the science of ADHD” is a glaring contradiction in ...

Major ADHD treatment review analyzes 221 combinations of therapies. Methylphenidate works best for all ages, but long-term ...

A police force has begun screening people in custody for ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) – and found that 80 per cent may have the condition. Cumbria Police started the screening ...

An NHS trust has announced that it has temporarily ceased accepting new adult ADHD referrals. Berkshire Healthcare said the ...