ADHD drugs don’t improve attention, new research finds – but they still work

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

Hyderabad-based pharmaceutical gets US nod for generic ADHD drug: Why this matters and what it means

ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects both children and adults. It is characterised by symptoms such as ...

Framing ADHD as a strength can lead to better mental health

New research suggests that recognizing ADHD-related strengths like creativity and hyperfocus may improve mental health and ...

ADHD drugs work, but not the way experts thought

“Despite the name ‘Attention Deficit,’ ADHD is a multifaceted disorder in which difficulty focusing attention is just one component,” Maggie Sweitzer, a professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences ...

Ark Biopharmaceutical Receives China Marketing Authorization for Aizhida for the Treatment of ADHD

Shanghai Ark Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd. ("ArkBio") today announced that China's National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) has approved the New Drug Application for Serdexmethylphenidate ...

Ensysce Biosciences Receives EU Patent Expanding its First-in-Class ADHD Therapy with Built-In Abuse and Overdose Protection

New ADHD pipeline leverages TAAP™ and MPAR® technologies to improve safety for patients ~ SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA / ACCESS Newswire / January 8, 2026 /Ensysce Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:ENSC) ("Ensysce" ...
Nature

Neuroscience of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: the search for endophenotypes

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most prevalent and controversial conditions in child psychiatry. Both clinical progress and basic ...
WebMD

Challenging Common ADHD Myths

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurobehavioral (meaning it impacts the brain) condition. It affects more than 6 million kids in the U.S. alone. Children and teens with ...
WebMD

ADHD/ADD Testing & Diagnosis

If you think you or your child may have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), the earlier you get a diagnosis, the better. There's no single test to diagnose ADHD, a common brain disorder ...
NBC Los Angeles

New Drug for ADHD, Hyperactivity

There's a new way to treat hyperactivity and attention deficit, Dr. Bruce Hensel reported. Seventh grader Liz Stein takes medicine for ADHD. It helps, but causes side effects. Her mother, Gaye ...
Everyday Health

ADHD Resources and Glossary of Terms

If you or your child has been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), you likely have a lot of questions about the condition and how to move forward. Are you curious about what ...

Do You Have ‘Task Paralysis’? This Frustratingly Common Issue Could Be A Sign Of ADHD.

Task paralysis is believed to be related to sensory overload, and generally looks like “over-analyzing, the inability to get ...