WEDNESDAY, Jan. 7, 2026 (HealthDay News) — For decades, doctors assumed ADHD medications like Ritalin and Adderall work by ...

Now, researchers say the stimulants don’t work as previously believed. Instead of affecting regions of the brain that control ...

Adderall, Ritalin and other stimulants prescribed for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder seem to work on brain areas ...

A new study out of Sweden suggests that medication for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) could help reduce more than just the core symptoms of the condition. For their research published ...

Because of the Adderallshortage, prescriptions for other types of stimulant drugs used in ADHD treatment increased, according to study results. Adobe Stock/HealthDay Adderall shortages have prompted ...

While ADHD drugs work on wakefulness, they also mimic the effect of good sleep without fixing a problem. Sleep habits are ...

Sarah Todd returned to reporting in January 2025 after being assignment editor at STAT since October 2022. You can reach Sarah on Signal at sarahlizchar.47. Researchers have long known that people ...

Taking ADHD medication might just save your life — and not in the way you’d expect. A groundbreaking study involving nearly 150,000 people reveals that those who take medication for their ADHD face ...

"This research provides further evidence that stimulant medication treatments for ADHD can be life changing, reducing the risk of individuals experiencing a motor vehicle accident and drug-related ...

Drug treatment for people with newly diagnosed attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is associated with significantly reduced risks of suicidal behaviors, substance misuse, transport ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Asian, Black and Hispanic children with ADHD were less likely to be prescribed medication early vs. white ...