Lack of folic acid, or folate, in early pregnancy may lead to hyperactive children, a new study has suggested.Researchers from the University of Southampton and University College London’s Institute of Child Health reckon low folate levels hinder

really change behaviour?Much of the negative hype about E numbers comes down to certain colour additives linked to negative effects on children’s behaviour - in particular hyperactivity and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). These colours

of hyperactivity or ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), can be affected negatively if they eat and/or drink products which contain artificial colours at the same time as ingesting the very common preservative sodium benzonate. Their behaviour can

are reaching parents.Who is at risk from certain E numbers?Research carried out by Southampton University has shown that children who already show some signs of hyperactivity or ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), can be affected negatively

linked BPA to cancers, impaired immune function, early onset of puberty, obesity, diabetes, hyperactivity and autism.Environmentalists are calling for manufacturers to label their products more clearly so that parents can make an informed decision about

intelligence, facial deformities like harelip, hyperactivity and motor skills problems. What’s in a unit?One unit of alcohol is approximately1/2 pint of ordinary strength beer or lagerA single, 25ml, measure of spiritsA small (125ml) glass of wineA small glass

colourings and hyperactivity in children and several artificial food colourings have been linked to allergic intolerances - although there's not yet enough evidence to convince the Food Standards Agency to review the safety of food colourings currently

such as writing, riding a bicycle etc.Behaviour problems such as Attention Deficit Disorder, hyperactivity, high anxiety, poor impulse control, difficulties in making decisions and poor judgementPoor social skills including poor anger management, inability

in the womb has been linked to learning disabilities and hyperactivity. However, there is no firm evidence that thiomersal is harmful to mum or baby. A recent study found no link between neuropsychological functioning at the age of 7 to 10 years and exposure

retardation and poor performance at school, hyperactivity and language difficulties. Fertile period or fertile phase– The part of your cycle leading up to and following ovulation when you are considered to be most fertile and where sex is most likely