Having ADHD is associated with a shorter life expectancy and a greater risk of mental health issues, according to a new study of more than 30,000 people with the disorder in the United Kingdom.

Another piece of research added to the nuance on whether to prescribe glucocorticoids to people who are pregnant.

The symptoms of autism spectrum disorder are widely misunderstood. Here's what experts and advocates want you to know.

The number of people being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder ( ASD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ( ADHD ...

Worryingly, the new study is not the first to find this worrying link between ADHD and shorter lives. A 2019 study concluded that adults diagnosed with ADHD in childhood had a shorter expectancy – by ...

Illuminating key biological pathways that underlie neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders, such as autism spectrum disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, is the goal of a new ...

This new finding could help explain why some children develop neurodevelopmental disorders, such as autism or schizophrenia.

Self-diagnosis might lead to misdiagnosis and serve as a gateway to self-medicating without understanding the side effects of prescription drugs. At the same time, it might lead to awareness and the p ...

Your mental weakness could be your biggest career asset. Data collected from over 400,000 American and British workers has ...

An analysis of data from the National Survey of Children’s Health has found that physically inactive children exhibit higher ...

Like many other young people, Amelie feels that the COVID-19 pandemic—and its procession of lockdowns and restrictions—marked ...

Collaborative research is driving the development of future treatments to ease symptoms of autism and epilepsy. The ...