9."I wish people understood that ADHD doesn’t just affect your ability to focus. It really needs to be renamed. ADHD changes ...

Children with ADHD have notably different brain functioning when they're resting than children who don't have the neurological disorder, according to a national study released this week.

Imaging studies show dopamine-rich areas of the brain are affected in ADHD. In particular, abnormal levels of dopamine in these regions are thought to contribute to ADHD symptoms. In addition ...

While we don't know exactly what causes ADHD, researchers say people with the condition have differences in brain structure, function, and chemistry compared to those without it. In people with ...

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 ...

Indeed, the long-held belief that ADHD was underdiagnosed in adults has given way to recent debates about whether it’s become overdiagnosed. There’s no blood test or brain scan for ADHD.

Sensitivity to noise, light and other triggers can lead to outbursts and irritability in people with ADHD. Here’s how to ...

Because a slightly lower IQ can be a feature of ADHD, adjusting for IQ will remove disorder effects in brain regions associated with both ADHD and IQ.” Update (April 26): A group called Mad in America ...

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a well-known neurodevelopmental disorder that affects the brain's ability to regulate attention and control impulses. It poses many challenges to ...

Feb. 20, 2025 — Fetal acetaminophen exposure increases the likelihood that a child will develop attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to a new ...