When people think about attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), they often picture a hyperactive young boy running around a classroom, not the quiet girl daydreaming in the corner, the chatty ...

Many children are hyperactive or struggle with focus from time to time; this does not mean they have ADHD, and it’s critical that the diagnosis not be made lightly. But children who are rarely able to ...

Rachel Fairbank is a freelance science writer based in Texas. When she is not writing, she can be found spending time with her family, or at her local boxing gym. Attention hyperactivity disorder, ...

Dealing with ADHD as a parent can be frustrating, especially if you’re not sure what’s going on with your child. But there are a number of effective treatments that can go a long way toward managing ...

Ever heard the tale that sugar causes ADHD? Here’s why that’s a myth — and learn what really causes this condition. Symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) involve much more than ...

Editor's Note: This is an excerpt from WBUR's weekly health newsletter, CommonHealth. If you like what you read and want it in your inbox, sign up here. Students are heading back to classrooms, where ...

When I tell people I’ve been diagnosed with inattentive Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, I’m faced with – by and large – two reactions. First, a complete lack of surprise. A ...

Many people who suffer from attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) don’t learn of the diagnosis until they are well into their adult lives, and may have ...

Many children are hyperactive or struggle with focus from time to time; this does not mean they have ADHD, and it’s critical that the diagnosis not be made lightly. But children who are rarely able to ...