The idea of kids getting a “sugar rush” emerged in the 1970s, and the myth continues despite evidence to the contrary. Eating too much cotton candy and other sweets can lead to health problems ...

Researchers and parents will likely disagree about the answer. Multiple studies of kids eating either a placebo or real sugar — neither the parents nor the kids know who's eaten what — have ...

Is it true that eating lots of sugar causes hyperactivity in kids? Parents long have blamed their children’s “bouncing off the wall” behavior on eating too much sugar, but experts say there ...

Unlike the dopamine released from receiving a candy reward, the drugs aid kids with their focus and behavior. The myth that sugar could be causing kids’ hyperactivity can be traced back to ...

Half-eaten cupcakes, biscuits and lollies litter the floor, and the kids seem to have gained superhuman speed and bounce-off-the-wall energy. But is sugar to blame? The belief that eating sugary ...

There have been numerous studies over the past few decades looking into the connection between sugar consumption and parental reports of hyperactivity in kids. One of the strongest among them ...

The clothing line will feature three kids custom-designed tees, along with an adult tee. Each tee is printed with a whimsical, colorful graphic design and playful text. The brand's added sugar ...

On average, these kids ate an average of 112 grams [4 ounces] of sugar every day, including both natural and added sugars. The main sources of sugar were as follows: Sugar-sweetened beverages—41 ...