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 ...

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, ...

(Beyond Pesticides, October 29, 2025) A study published in Environment International evaluates residues of individual and mixtures of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), including pesticides, and ...

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) represents a prevalent neurodevelopmental condition affecting millions of children across the United States, often ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Hyperactive behavior and difficulty in school share the same genetic roots, conclude the authors of a new study of twins. Sign up here. The findings call into question the ...

Fetal alcohol syndrome disorders (FASDs) can affect people in several ways, including hyperactive behavior, concentration issues, and difficulty retaining information. FASDs are a group of health ...

ADHD symptoms often start in childhood and can affect success at school, work, and home. Treatment can improve the lives of ...