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Taking on the stigma of ADHD
Penn Holderness and his wife Kim made history last year by becoming the oldest contestants ever to win the long-running...
ADHD, Mental Health
What medications are used to treat ADHD?
If you or your child has attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), you might be curious about medications for treating its symptoms....
ADHD
Exploring ADHD…with science!
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects millions of people worldwide. We know more about ADHD than we used to, but there’s...
NIH Research, ADHD
Understanding ADHD: What you need to know
Everyone has trouble sitting still or staying focused from time to time. But for people with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD),...
ADHD
6 findings from the Sister Study you should know
Since 2003, the still ongoing Sister Study has followed more than 50,000 women from all 50 states and Puerto Rico to find causes...
Breast Cancer
Voices of the Sister Study
For 20 years, the Sister Study has partnered with more than 50,000 women across the United States to learn about breast cancer...
Breast Cancer, Environmental Health
Anxiety: What you need to know
Anxiety is a natural part of life, and most of us experience it at some point. You might feel nervous,...
Anxiety, Mental Health
4 types of common anxiety disorders
While anxiety disorders vary based on symptoms and triggers, they can all interfere with daily activities. Understanding the different types...
Anxiety, Mental Health
Commonly prescribed antidepressants and how they work
Antidepressants are among the most searched-for medications online. But there is a lot of information out there to sift through....
Antidepressants, Mental Health
Meet the Director: George F. Koob, Ph.D., National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
Even after decades of research in the field, George F. Koob, Ph.D., is still learning new things about alcohol,...
Meet the Director, Alcohol Use Disorder