The Food Standards Agency has recently funded a project to investigate whether artificial food additives do affect the behaviour of children.

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Several recent studies found that artificial food coloring additives may increase hyperactivity.

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These include approvals of new drugs, vaccines, medical devices (such as artificial joints and pacemakers) and food additives.

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