Childhood Obesity

Hunting for Link Between Video Games and Children’s Obesity

Children on the run burn energy and tend to stay lean, while those who prefer to sit while playing video games or watching television tend towards the opposite. Could the growing use of video games...

Scientists Trick Fat Cells To Prevent Obesity

Scientists may have found a way to manipulate fat cells to prevent obesity.

Eating Badly Is A Leading Cause Of Death Worldwide: Study

Poor eating habits found to be the leading cause of death, according to a new study.

Drinking Green Tea Reduces Side Effects Of American Diet

Drinking green tea can reduce the negative health effects of a Western diet, from weight gain to poor brain function.

Tips For Midnight Snacks That Won't Make You Fat Or Lose Sleep

Midnight snacks that include these types of foods, including complex carbs and some protein, help keep you fuller and get a good night's sleep.

A Few Extra Pounds? Your Excess Weight Could Still Kill You

A higher BMI (without crossing the obesity threshold) still puts you at risk for a number of weight-related health problems, some of which are deadly.

Overweight Kids More Likely To Develop Depression As Adults

Being overweight at a young age may affect your psychological well-being into adulthood.

5 Ways To Get Kids To Eat Their Veggies

A new study says many kids aren't eating vegetables every day. Here are five ways to make produce more appealing, according to a dietitian.

Are You An Emotional Eater? Blame Mom And Dad

New research has found that emotional eating is often learned during childhood when parents soothe upset children with food. Though the eating habit can have serious consequences, it can be reversed.

Australian Woman Gives Birth Naturally To 13 Pound Boy

An Australian woman gave birth to a 13 pound, 4 ounce baby earlier this year, but the trend of having extremely heavy babies, known as macrosomia, has been growing for 30 years.

Nutritionist Explains Why Breakfast Is So Important For Kids, And Best Foods To Give Them

To recognize National School Breakfast Week, we spoke with a registered dietician and nutritionist to get her opinion on what kids should be eating before school.