Powerful psychotropic drugs are often the next step, even though their combined effects in young children haven’t been ...

Major ADHD treatment review analyzes 221 combinations of therapies. Methylphenidate works best for all ages, but long-term ...

Plus, new hormone therapy guidelines, breast-cancer pills and obesity drug price cuts, in this edition of the WSJ Health ...

Mission Prep has released a new guide for parents considering Vyvanse as a treatment for teens with ADHD. The document covers ...

The most comprehensive review to date of ADHD treatments has found that medication for children and adults, and cognitive ...

Doctors in the UK are increasingly concerned that a global shortage of ADHD drugs is leading to children going without medication and missing school, and adults self-medicating with alcohol instead.

Methylphenidate helps the brain to regulate focus and impulse control. It is the most commonly used medicine for ADHD and is the active substance in Concerta, Ritalin, Medikinet and other medicines.

A growing number of American children begin treatment with ADHD medication, only to end up on multiple psychotropic drugs.

A recent executive order has sparked widespread concern about the availability of medications treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a condition that affects more than 22 million ...

ADHD can also lead to ill-health and is associated with a higher risk of premature mortality or shortened lifespan. This ...

More children and adults are being diagnosed with ADHD in some countries. Science is helping to understand why — and how best to provide support.

These evidence-based approaches help adults with attention challenges thrive in daily life without pharmaceutical interventions. Living with adult attention-deficit ...