New brain research could reshape our understanding of ADHD and the most common drugs that treat it.
It has long been assumed that psychostimulants help those with ADHD by acting on the brain’s attention circuitry. However, ...
Scientists are changing their view of how drugs like Adderall and Ritalin help children with ADHD stay on task. NPR's Jon Hamilton reports on a new study that found the drugs act on brain networks ...
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 ...
Scientists are updating their view of how drugs like Adderall and Ritalin help children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder stay on task. The latest evidence is a study of thousands of brain ...
Not everyone with ADHD responds to stimulants like Ritalin, which increase dopamine levels in the brain. Now, new research suggests the drug’s effectiveness is less about the amount of dopamine it ...
New research suggests that prescription stimulants for ADHD don't actually improve attention directly. They work on different pathways in the brain that support attention. . Scientists are changing ...