Attention disorders such as ADHD arise when the brain struggles to separate important signals from irrelevant noise. At any ...

A new study suggests that children with ADHD may exhibit a distinctive, measurable pattern of brain activity that could ...

A study shows that lowering activity of specific Homer1 gene variants reduces background neural noise and improves attention ...

Study demonstrated that the Homer1 gene improves focus by reducing “noise” in the prefrontal cortex, with implications for studying attention disorders.

There is a misconception that attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can be caused by eating too many sweets or bad parenting. Our kids could do better in ...

Prescription stimulants, such as Ritalin and Adderall, are widely used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), including in children. In the U.S., about 3.5 million children aged 3 ...

Worn for 20 minutes a day, the creators say the brain stimulation helps manage focus, memory and impulse control – key components of executive function that makes daily life for those with ADHD such a ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Alison Escalante M.D. covers neurodiversity, pediatrics and parenting. Stimulant medications are considered the first-line ...

Over 5% of children and adolescents are diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) globally. This condition is characterized by a short attention span, hyperactivity or impulsive ...

Capsaicin may influence ADHD symptoms by altering gut microbiota composition, increasing beneficial bacteria like Akkermansia and Prevotella while reducing harmful microbes such as Enterococcus ...