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Now, researchers say the stimulants don’t work as previously believed. Instead of affecting regions of the brain that control ...

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A new study suggests that common medications prescribed to help manage ADHD, such as Adderall and Ritalin, may work ...

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Drugs like Adderall and Ritalin appear to help children with ADHD by activating brain areas involved in alertness and ...

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After evaluating scans of almost 5,800 children with and without attention deficit disorder, US researchers discovered that ...

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The study was published in Cell. These meds camouflage the sleep shortages and trick the brain into feeling as if it has rested. Researchers emphasize that increased alertness is the driver for ...

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