For decades, basic research on the neurochemical and behavioral actions of stimulants has focused on higher doses that induce locomotor hyperactivity and promote dopamine release in ventral and/or ...

The hyperactivity disorder, usually referred to as ADHD, is an independent risk factor for several common and serious mental health issues, finds research published in the open access journal BMJ ...

In a recent study published in Scientific Reports, researchers assessed the importance of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) features as a predictor of internalizing problems. Study: ...

A large study has shown that children of mothers who are anxious during pregnancy and in the first few years of the child's life have twice the risk of having hyperactivity symptoms at age 16. A large ...

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a psychological condition thought to affect approximately 3-7% of school-aged children in the United States. It is characterized by deficits in ...

For years, parents have insisted that giving kids a big dose of sugar can amp them up, but the science failed to confirm their instincts. Now, with the rising awareness of sugar’s role in our diets ...

Adults with ADHD may experience brief “sleep-like” brain activity even while awake, reveals a new study. As per the study, these short episodes can disrupt focus, slow reactions, and increase mistakes ...

A Canadian study finds toddlers who consume more ultra-processed foods may show slightly higher anxiety, aggression and hyperactivity by age five.

Caffeine is considered a universal stimulant, but among people with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder the response to ...

A woman I know has young daughters who attend a private school in the Greater Seattle area. On multiple occasions, her daughters have been chastised for having something containing sugar — even a few ...