Childhood Obesity Stories
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Infants from households that frequently used disinfectants and other cleaning products were more likely to become overweight later, possibly due to alterations in their gut bacteria.
Measuring hand grip may predict future health among adolescents, which could help in identifying those who would benefit from strength exercises.
In a new report, the American Academy of Pediatrics explained how chemicals found in foods and packaging can seriously harm children's health.
Active-play video games, or exergames, were used in a new trial to facilitate lower cholesterol levels and increased physical activity in children.
After examining data on more than 24,000 children, researchers identified five healthy habits mothers can follow to reduce their child's risk of obesity.
Obesity rates among children, which were once believed to be declining, have actually skyrocketed, according to a new study.
Scientists may have found a way to manipulate fat cells to prevent obesity.
Poor eating habits found to be the leading cause of death, according to a new study.
Drinking green tea can reduce the negative health effects of a Western diet, from weight gain to poor brain function.
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 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.