ADHD Research News

A new study reveals that children with ADHD report putting significantly less effort into cognitive tasks than their peers. Surprisingly, they don't find these tasks any more difficult, highlighting a unique gap in how they perceive mental exertion.

Why do some children with ADHD struggle with severe, uncontrollable anger? A new brain-imaging study reveals that kids with ADHD and intense emotional outbursts have distinct structural and functional differences in their brains compared to those with ADHD alone.

New research shows that ADHD symptoms and negative moods can peak during menstruation. The findings suggest that clinicians and patients may need to account for hormonal fluctuations when planning daily tasks or designing effective prescription treatment regimens.

A new study reveals that children with ADHD often miss where other people are looking. This happens because their brains have difficulty processing intact faces, rather than failing to notice basic eye movements.

People often use ADD and ADHD interchangeably. Discover the medical history behind these terms and why doctors updated the official diagnosis years ago.

Young adults with ADHD symptoms often struggle with social media and gaming addiction. However, a new study reveals that core ADHD cognitive deficits—like poor impulse control and time blindness—don't actually explain this link.

A recent brain imaging study reveals that attention deficit hyperactivity disorder consists of at least two distinct physical subtypes. This discovery suggests that patients may eventually benefit from highly personalized treatments based on their unique biology.

A new four-year study brings reassuring news to parents: taking stimulant medications like Ritalin during childhood does not permanently alter brain development, suggesting that initial adaptations to the drug are only temporary.

A large study reveals that using methylphenidate to treat childhood behavioral conditions is associated with minor changes in adult body mass and height.

A new meta-analysis suggests specially designed video games offer small improvements in attention for children with ADHD. However, researchers caution the benefits are likely not strong enough to replace standard treatments.

Researchers analyzing data from over 1,000 older Americans found that difficulty focusing negatively affects mental processing. This relationship between inattention and cognitive struggles appears stable across different stages of aging.

A new study finds that people with high levels of ADHD symptoms solve creative problems differently. They rely more on sudden insight than step-by-step analysis, often outperforming those with moderate symptoms.

A longitudinal study reveals that severe ADHD symptoms in adolescence are linked to substance abuse, criminal behavior, and financial struggles in adulthood, highlighting the need for better long-term monitoring.

An analysis of Medicaid data reveals that ADHD affects 26.7% of autistic adults without intellectual disability and 40.2% of those with it, rates far higher than the general population’s 2.7%.

A new study finds that a father’s susceptibility to boredom is associated with his child's ADHD tendencies. The research highlights how different parental traits correlate with children's behavioral outcomes.