ADHD

Stimulant drugs that are widely used in the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have a different mechanism of action than scientists thought. New data reveals these drugs primarily act on the brain’s reward and…

Stimulant drugs that are widely used in the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have a different mechanism of action than scientists thought. New data reveals these drugs primarily act on the brain’s reward and…

3 min readIn a recent study, people with ADHD were more likely to strongly identify with 10 character strengths, including creativity and intuitiveness, over those without the condition.People with ADHD were just as likely as those…

It was the Second World War ditty that mocked not just Adolf Hitler but the whole Nazi high command for their lack of sexual prowess.Sung to the tune of the Colonel Bogey March, it went: 'Hitler has only got one ball,'Göring has two but…

An ADHD diagnosis means a person is prone to impulsivity and distractibility, which can manifest in the form of substance misuse, traffic accidents, criminality and even suicidal behavior.A recent study published in the British…

Pregnant women should only take paracetamol on the advice of a doctor, Harvard scientists have warned—amid fears the common painkiller could raise the risk of autism and ADHD in their children.Paracetamol—known as acetaminophen and often…

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Junior Wall Street bankers are ditching cocaine for focus-boosting ADHD prescription drugs and nicotine pouches in an effort to 'have an edge' through the long hours, insiders say.Jonah Frey, a former investment banker for Wells Fargo,…

Junior Wall Street bankers are ditching cocaine for focus-boosting ADHD prescription drugs and nicotine pouches in an effort to 'have an edge' through the long hours, insiders say.Jonah Frey, a former investment banker for Wells Fargo,…