May 7, 2008 (Washington, DC) — A large neuroimaging study found that in attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), brain development follows a normal trajectory, but maturation of the prefrontal ...

Study shows a developmental lag in a certain brain area in kids with ADHD. Nov. 12, 2007— -- Kids with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder lag three years behind their peers when it comes to ...

If you have ADHD, you know that the symptoms can range from classic to complicated. You might be well-acquainted with common symptoms like hyperfocus or difficulty getting on task, but even for people ...

Adderall, Ritalin and other stimulants prescribed for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder seem to work on brain areas ...

An adult brain affected by attention deficit disorder with or without hyperactivity (ADHD) presents modifications similar to those observed in individuals suffering from dementia. These are the ...

Additionally, this study only examined the brain structure characteristics in children with ADHD elucidated using harmonization." While the new findings will need to be validated on a larger scale, ...

There is a misconception that attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can be caused by eating too many sweets or bad parenting. Our kids could do better in ...

Parkinson's disease and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be genetically linked, with effects on brain volume, a large study has found. "There is strong evidence that ADHD and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Alison Escalante M.D. covers neurodiversity, pediatrics and parenting. Stimulant medications are considered the first-line ...