Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Sugar isn't making your kid hyperactive, it's actually dopamine, say scientists. Scientists are unwrapping the myth that sugary ...

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Sometimes we tend to mix up a kid with lots of energy and mischief with one who is hyperactive, which can prevent us from addressing what could become a behavioral issue. That's why you need to know ...

Your child eats some rainbow-colored candy and there's a good chance he or she will soon be bouncing off the walls. Is the sugar to blame or the stuff that gives the candy its bright color? Starting ...

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When it comes to your kids’ diets, it’s not just about what they eat; it’s also about how certain foods might affect their behavior. Many common snacks and meals can unexpectedly lead to hyperactivity ...

Could those brightly colored candies and foods be causing your child's behavior problems? The federal government wants to find out. The Food and Drug Administration is trying to find out if artificial ...

Scientists are unwrapping the myth that sugary foods and beverages lead to hyperactivity in kids. For decades, people have been linking symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder to sugar ...