Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is widely known for affecting focus and behavior, but researchers are discovering it may also influence physical health—especially the heart. New ...

A large, new study found that the stimulant methylphenidate, such as the drugs Ritalin and Concerta, may lower the risk of ...

A 17-year longitudinal study from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) in Beersheba has followed children from birth to ...

Understood reports ADHD meds may raise heart risks; lifestyle factors like sleep issues and weight gain also affect heart health in those with ADHD.

A major research project led from Edinburgh reports that children treated with medication for attention deficit hyperactivity ...

Having attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is associated with a shorter life expectancy and a greater risk of mental health issues, according to a new study of more than 30,000 people ...

It’s already known that adolescents who have been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD — affecting about 11.4% of U.S. children 3-14 — are at a higher risk of anxiety and ...

This week, Mad in America examines three studies around mental health diagnosis, psychotropic drug use, obesity, and diabetes ...

The study provides one of the clearest indications to date that a widely used ADHD medication does not increase long-term ...