Individuals with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and those with autism spectrum disorder both experience atypical responses to rewards, but their brain activity patterns differ in opposite ...

Have you ever noticed how animals instinctively choose the ripest fruits in a tree? This behavior, of seeking out the most rewarding option, offers a fascinating glimpse into the workings of the brain ...

Stimulant medications target brain areas that control reward and wakefulness, not attention, suggests new research in the journal Cell that challenges prior thinking about ADHD treatment. 1 The ...

More than 3 million children take medication to manage ADHD symptoms. Discover how new research suggests they may work a little differently than thought. According to the CDC, around one in ten (11.4 ...