Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) was once thought to be a condition that only affects children, but awareness has grown that it often persists into ...

Autism diagnoses have increased sharply in recent decades, leading to speculation that the condition is new or triggered by modern environmental factors. But a comprehensive review of research on ...

A recent New York Times article grabbed attention with its provocative headline: “A.D.H.D. Diagnoses Are Surging Among Older Americans.” At first glance, this seems like an important story about ...

One in four adults suspect they have undiagnosed ADHD, according to new research. But few have consulted their doctor about ...

Allison Burk’s teenage daughter struggled with uncontrolled emotions, a shrinking attention span, and a growing tendency to procrastinate. A family doctor suggested ADHD testing, which led to an ...

Approximately 25% of adults believe they may have undiagnosed ADHD, according to an Ohio State University survey. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder known as ...

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a mental health disorder that affects an individual’s ability to concentrate and control one’s impulses. For ...

Prescriptions for ADHD medications have been spiking in recent years, with the sharpest increase among middle-aged and older women. They’re also the least likely to misuse the prescription stimulants, ...

Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder -- also known as ADHD -- is typically thought of as a childhood condition. But more adults are realizing that their struggles with attention, focus and ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Stimulants and atomoxetine had short-term benefits in adults with ADHD, but long-term efficacy remains ...

I know of someone who was diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as a child in the 1990s. When he turned 18, his insurance company notified him that his medication—a kind that ...