hyperactivity

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All three have autism, and one has severe attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Additional research linked consumption to increased hyperactivity in children.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

The company says it is developing traditional Chinese medicine, primarily herbal formulas, to treat autism spectrum disorder and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 27, 2026

Synthetic dyes are often added to make foods look more appealing, especially products aimed at children, but a growing body of evidence indicates they may contribute to behavioral problems such as hyperactivity and inattention.¹

From Science Daily • Nov. 7, 2025

And the more I began to appreciate what she did for my family, the less her accent and hyperactivity bothered me.

From "Where Things Come Back" by John Corey Whaley