You're not lazy. Your ADHD brain is wired for interest, not importance. Discover why necessity doesn't motivate you—and the tricks that actually do.

The stimulants Ritalin and Adderall have been used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) for decades, but research shows they don’t act on the brain’s attention circuitry as had long been assumed.

A new study suggests that common medications prescribed to help manage ADHD, such as Adderall and Ritalin, may work differently than believed.

Scientists are mapping the characteristics that adults with ADHD share—and revealing new coping strategies for people living with the disorder. It used to be associated with young boys. Now, with a spike in diagnoses in women, a new picture is emerging of how the disorder really works.

This article was reviewed by Lynn Marie Morski, MD, JD. Key Takeaways: ADHD and menopause symptoms can overlap, and one condition might exacerbate the other. Fluctuating

New research suggests that recognizing ADHD-related strengths like creativity and hyperfocus may improve mental health and well-being.

Love Island's Dr Alex George believes his ADHD and OCD diagnoses "completely changed" his life. The former A&E medic, who grew up in Carmarthenshire but lives in London, wants improved waiting times for assessments after paying thousands of pounds for private ADHD and autism tests.

President Donald Trump last year promoted unproven ties between the painkiller and autism, telling pregnant women: “Don’t take Tylenol.”