Western Australia's Labor and Liberal parties have promised to allow GPs to prescribe ADHD medication after the state election.

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People are frequent to fidget. While this may seem normal, there are also many underlying physical and mental causes.

Patients taking a commonly used stimulant for the treatment of binge eating disorder experienced mixed results, according to ...

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a well-known neurodevelopmental disorder that affects the brain's ability ...

ADHD evaluation costs vary widely depending on factors like insurance, location and clinic options, with sliding-scale fees ...

The research only looked at adults with diagnosed ADHD, who may have more severe symptoms than undiagnosed individuals. Medication and therapy may help people with ADHD develop good habits and ...

Jornay PM is a brand-name drug not currently available in generic form. Standard dosing guidelines regarding the use of Jornay PM for ADHD in children 6 years and older include the following: The ...

In a well-meaning effort to prevent the abuse of drugs used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), some pharmacists may be inadvertently causing embarrassment and distress to ...

ADHD makes it hard for people to pay attention and control impulsive behaviors. It can be inherited, and is often treated with drugs, behavioral therapy, or both. “It’s like there’s an ...

Allison Burk’s teenage daughter struggled with uncontrolled emotions, a shrinking attention span and a growing tendency to procrastinate. A family doctor suggested ADHD ...

Share on Pinterest ADHD linked to significantly shorter lifespans, study warns. Image credit: Klaus Vedfelt/Getty Images. A new study estimates the life expectancy of adults with attention-deficit ...