ADHD is one of the most prevalent childhood disorders. Estimates range from 7 percent to 11 percent of the U.S. child population. Owens calculates that more than a quarter of students who are ...

ADHD is a condition involving persistent difficulty sustaining attention, hyperactivity and impulsivity, according to the study. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates 6.1 ...

For instance, about 20 to 25 percent of children with ADHD don’t respond to stimulants, according to a 2016 review.For these cases, atomoxetine is usually effective, but it has its own side ...

Teens who used digital media the most were twice as likely to develop new ADHD symptoms over two years than teens who used social media the least. Study finds mild link between ADHD and digital ...

Autism (ASD) and ADHD are two common conditions among adults. More than 5 million adults – about 2.2% of the overall U.S. adult population – have ASD, according to the CDC. Another 4.4% have ...

After mild TBIs, doctors should screen children initially and on an ongoing basis for new behavioral health issues – such as depression, anxiety or ADHD – that may become chronic and pose ...

Allison Burk’s teenage daughter struggled with uncontrolled emotions, a shrinking attention span, and a growing tendency to procrastinate. A family doctor suggested ADHD testing, which led to an ...

History of ADD vs. ADHD. In the 1800s, doctors began noticing signs of what we now know as ADHD. Back then, they described it as "nervous child," "simple hyperexcitability," or other similar terms.

A new study has found that teens who used digital media the most were twice as likely to develop new ADHD symptoms over two years than teens who used social media the least.