History of ADD vs. ADHD. In the 1800s, doctors began noticing signs of what we now know as ADHD. Back then, they described it as "nervous child," "simple hyperexcitability," or other similar terms.

There is inconclusive evidence that supplements help ADHD symptoms. Supplements may help symptoms caused by vitamin and ...

A large Swedish study found that ADHD medications reduced risks of traffic crashes, injuries and criminal behavior.

Read the latest medical research on ADD, ADHD and related attention deficit disorders. Find information on ADD and ADHD tests, diagnosis methods, ADHD drugs and new approaches to ADHD treatment.

Researchers in Spain have identified a potential link between certain heavy metals in urine and ...

Receipt of a stimulant prescription for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) via telehealth is not associated with an increased risk for substance use disorder (SUD).

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder most frequently diagnosed in children. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC ...

Deborah Winders Davis, University of Louisville, outlines the challenges in diagnosing and treating attention deficit ...

“More than 3.4 million children are currently taking medication for ADD/ADHD and diagnoses continue to rise.” That, the order said, poses “a dire threat to the American people and our way of ...