Researchers are uncovering ADHD’s links to these other health conditions

PremiumCheyenne Buckingham Washington Post·15 Jun, 2026 06:00 PM6 mins to readWhat’s not clear is whether there's a direct biological link between ADHD and other illnesses, or whether years of stress, poor sleep patterns, social difficulties, untreated ADHD symptoms and medication side effects are the real culprits. Illustration / Getty ImagesA growing body of evidence suggests that people with ADHD may be at risk for anxiety, disordered eating, migraines, long Covid and other health problems.

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is one of the most common neurodevelopmental conditions in the United States, affecting an estimated 15.5 million adults and roughly 7m