Bacteria in children’s microbiomes may contribute to the development of neurodevelopmental disorders like autism and ADHD years before they are diagnosed.

A new study posits a "general distractibility" trait, called "d" factor, that that people prone to external and internal distractions share.

Teens who take ADHD drugs aren't at higher risk of using cocaine or methamphetamine as young adults, but prescription misuse changes things.

A new study finds that children born before 39 weeks gestation are more likely to experience symptoms associated with ADHD.

MRI scans of children ages 9-10 with ADHD showed few differences in structural brain measurements compared to children without the disorder.

MRI scans of children aged 9–10 years with ADHD showed few differences in structural brain measurements compared to children without the disorder.

Doctors aren't always connecting parents with the right resources or prescribing the right therapies after kids get a diagnosis of ADHD, researchers say.

The family-centered Nurtured Heart Approach for the treatment of ADHD showed positive results in reducing impulsive behaviors in kids with the condition.

Researchers have found that specific communication between brain regions is an accurate way to see if a child has ADHD, which is usually tricky to diagnose.

Patterns of doctor and ER visits during a baby's first year may indicate a future diagnosis of autism and/or ADHD, say researchers.