The stimulants Ritalin and Adderall have been used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) for decades, but ...

Now, researchers say the stimulants don’t work as previously believed. Instead of affecting regions of the brain that control ...

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 7, 2026 (HealthDay News) — For decades, doctors assumed ADHD medications like Ritalin and Adderall work by ...

Medication isn’t the only option for ADHD, but for some, it can be transformative. This piece examines how ADHD can be managed, and benefits and risks to stimulant use.

A new study suggests that common medications prescribed to help manage ADHD, such as Adderall and Ritalin, may work ...

Some adult professionals living with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) manage their work tasks without much disruption. But others may face challenges like losing focus, struggling to ...

Finding the right ADHD prescription can feel overwhelming at first. With dozens of stimulant and nonstimulant ADHD medications available, many people search for clarity on how these medications work, ...

After evaluating scans of almost 5,800 children with and without attention deficit disorder, US researchers discovered that ...

Improved QoL seen with both stimulant and nonstimulant medications. HealthDay News — Medications for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are effective ...

This article was reviewed by Lynn Marie Morski, MD, JD. Key Takeaways: ADHD and menopause symptoms can overlap, and one ...

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that causes hyperactivity and impulsivity in children and adults. If left untreated ...

A simple side-by-side video of a mom on and off her ADHD medication has exploded across social media, turning a private ...