A new study has indicated that children with high IQ scores are more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD later in life.

Life changes may trigger awareness of an individual's adult ADHD. One example is pregnancy, with its hormonal imbalances and stresses. Or sometimes parents whose children are diagnosed with ADHD come ...

For many adults, high-functioning ADHD can be a mixed blessing. It allows individuals to excel in certain areas while ...

Adult ADHD has emerged as a significant health concern, with approximately 25% of U.S. adults suspecting they may have ...

One in four U.S. adults suspects they may have ADHD and drugs are a first line of treatment for this condition. But what does ...

Not long ago, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) was thought to affect only school-aged boys—the naughty ones ...

As many as one in four adults in the U.S. may suspect they have undiagnosed attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to a survey commissioned by The Ohio State University Wexner ...

People with untreated ADHD had 13 years' reduced life expectancy, due to higher rates of unintentional injuries, road accidents, substance abuse, suicidality and imprisonment, she said.

ADHD can lead to depression, suicide, substance use, school dropout, and incarceration. Individuals with the disorder have a reduced life expectancy by 10 to 15 years, due to physical and mental ...

The consequences of untreated ADHD can include school failure, family stress and disruption, depression, relationship issues, substance abuse, accidental injuries, job failure, legal difficulties, ...