The lack of external symptoms in inattentive types often delays recognition. Many are misinterpreted as lazy, disorganized, or un ...

For decades, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) was largely perceived as a condition affecting hyperactive young ...

A study in Spain found that children with higher levels of lead, cadmium, copper, and antimony in their urine had increased odds of being diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) ...

Experts once thought ADHD was something only boys experienced. The research is finally starting to catch up with reality ...

It’s thought more than 80% of people with ADHD (short for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ... where they experience both inattentive and hyperactive-impulsive symptoms to a significant degree ...

That narrow view left little room for recognizing how attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder might show up differently in girls and young women.

Struggling to sleep might be the hidden reason why adults with ADHD traits often feel less satisfied with life. New research ...

Do we know what causes ADHD? WebMD explains what is known about the genetic connection as well as the effects of lifestyle, the environment, prenatal care, and injury.

Late-in-life ADHD diagnoses; the highs of hyperfocus, the lows of masking, and why embracing neurodiversity at work is both ...

People with ADHD often struggle with executive function, which Didier describes as “your brain’s GPS” for navigating your day ...

Many adult ADHD studies may be built on shaky diagnoses—sometimes made by non-experts or not verified at all—casting doubt on ...

ADHD – attention deficit hyperactivity disorder – is a neurodevelopmental disorder that involves problems with attention, concentration and/or increased activity levels, resulting in problems ...