Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a commonly diagnosed neurological condition. It affects more than 8% of children and 2.5% of adults. In children, ADHD can impact many aspects of ...

There are two groups of medications a doctor may prescribe for a child with ADHD. These include stimulants and nonstimulants. A doctor may recommend a combination of medications and behavioral ...

Pediatricians are too quick to prescribe medication for young children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, a new analysis shows. The American Academy of ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A review of evidence showed that medication had the best and strongest evidence base for improving ADHD outcomes ...

Methylphenidate helps the brain to regulate focus and impulse control. It is the most commonly used medicine for ADHD and is ...

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

Editor's note: Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez is a primary care pediatrician, director of pediatric telemedicine and assistant professor of pediatrics at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Flovent, ...

A New Jersey family says they've seen significant progress in their son's autism symptoms after using a medication supported ...