It's a Saturday afternoon at a kids' birthday party. Hordes of children are swarming between the spread of birthday treats and party games. Half-eaten cupcakes, biscuits and lollies litter the floor, ...

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 ...

Q: I asked my pediatrician if the reason my son acts hyperactive sometimes is because he eats too much sugar, and she said that’s actually a myth. Really? A: Back in the 1970’s Dr. Benjamin Feingold ...

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder affecting children and adults.

Joe Wicks sparked controversy last year after claiming ultraprocessed food could trigger ADHD, and that his childhood hyperactivity was triggered by 'Wagon Wheels and jam sandwiches'. At the time his ...

Many children today eat more ultra-processed food than in the past. Researchers have examined what this development could mean for children’s well-being.

While many people are quick to suggest ADHD when they see a hyperactive kid, ADHD is just one potential cause of hyperactivity. Learn what can cause hyperactivity. Hyperactivity is a state of being ...

Children diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder may just not be eating well. A a recent study in the medical journal "The Lancet" estimated that 64 percent of children diagnosed with ...

A Canadian study finds toddlers who consume more ultra-processed foods may show slightly higher anxiety, aggression and ...

Inconsistent findings on food colorings and positive findings on highly restrictive diets Many studies have investigated the effects of changes in diet on symptoms of ADHD. Research findings support ...

There is no greater risk to the current and future health of young children or teenagers than obesity. The two major factors that predispose young people to obesity are a lack of sleep and the ...