Obesity more likely among children of obese mothers, study says
Specifically, a child is three to four times more likely to become an obese adult if their mom was obese, researchers ...
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Maternal Obesity and Smoking Raise Child's Obesity Risk
Children born to mothers who smoked or were obese have a higher risk of becoming obese adults, highlighting the lasting ...
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Record numbers of UK children live below the poverty line. Spending cuts will only make the problem worse
New UK Government data released today shows 4.5 million children are living in relative poverty across the UK, with 31% of ...
This habit during pregnancy is more likely to make your kids obese as adults
A new study out of the UK suggests your likelihood of being obese might have to do with something completely out of your ...
Mexico bans junk food sales in schools in its latest salvo against child obesity
Mexico says a government-sponsored junk food ban in schools has taken effect as the country tries to tackle one of the world’s worst obesity and diabetes epidemics ...
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Thyroid Dysfunction Can Damage Kidneys in Kids With Obesity
Children with obesity and subclinical hypothyroidism have twice the risk for kidney damage compared with those without subclinical hypothyroidism, a retrospective study shows.
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Simple habits to help your child avoid obesity
The numbers are alarming but not surprising if you’ve been to a playground lately. Childhood obesity rates have skyrocketed over the past few decades, leaving parents scrambling for solutions ...