It's Halloween. Tonight, kids will suck on candies that will turn their mouths different colors. But, those neon shades can influence the brain, making it hard for some kids to pay attention and triggering hyperactivity. KQED health correspondent Lesley McClurg explains.  

<p>It's Halloween. Tonight, kids will suck on candies that will turn their mouths different colors. But, those neon shades can influence the brain, making it hard for some kids to pay attention and triggering hyperactivity. KQED health correspondent Lesley McClurg explains.  </p>

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Halloween Candy Dyes Can Impact Kids' Attention & Behavior

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