Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD Key Takeaways ADHD symptoms often start in childhood and can affect success at school, ...

In 1798, a Scottish doctor, Sir Alexander Crichton, noticed some people were easily distracted and unable to focus on their activities the way others could. He reported that these symptoms began early ...

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how the brain regulates attention, motivation, emotional responses, and impulse control. Despite common ...

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It’s listed in the manual of psychiatric disorders as a validated mental health condition, yet there’s a lingering sense that attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), especially among children ...

Get ready to reevaluate everything you thought you knew about sugar and hyperactivity. Get ready to reevaluate everything you thought you knew about sugar and hyperactivity. From birthday parties 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 ...

University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau provides funding as a member of The Conversation NZ. University of Auckland provides funding as a member of The Conversation AU. The possibility that screen ...