News tagged with obese children

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Genome wide study identifies genetic variants associated with childhood obesity

Researchers have identified four genes newly associated with severe childhood obesity. They also found an increased burden of rare structural variations in severely obese children.

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New research identifies risks, interventions for children's GI health

An increasing number of U.S. children are experiencing gastrointestinal issues that require interventions to resolve, according to research presented at Digestive Disease Week (DDW).

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First-ever guidelines issued for treating type 2 diabetes in kids

(HealthDay)—For the first time ever, the American Academy of Pediatrics has issued guidelines for the management of type 2 diabetes in children and teenagers aged 10 to 18.

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Childhood obesity linked to more immediate health problems than previously thought

While a great deal of research on childhood obesity has spotlighted the long-term health problems that emerge in adulthood, a new UCLA study focuses on the condition's immediate consequences and shows that obese youngsters ...

Overweight and Obesity created Jan 14, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Moms may use TV to calm fussy infants, study finds

(HealthDay)—Many babies spend almost three hours in front of the TV each day, a new study finds, especially if their mothers are obese and TV addicts themselves, or if the babies are fussy or active.

Pediatrics created Jan 07, 2013 | popularity 2 / 5 (1) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

US childhood obesity dips for first time in decades

Obesity rates among small children may finally be on the decline after more than tripling in the United States the past 30 years, a study out Wednesday indicated.

Overweight and Obesity created Dec 27, 2012 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Daycare has many benefits for children, but researchers find mysterious link with overweight

Young children who attend daycare on a regular basis are 50% more likely to be overweight compared to those who stayed at home with their parents, according to a study by researchers at the University of Montreal and the ...

Overweight and Obesity created Nov 18, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Interaction of genes and environment influences obesity in children

(Medical Xpress)—Neither genes nor the environment alone can predict obesity in children, but when considered together a strong relationship emerges, according to researchers at Penn State, St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital ...

Overweight and Obesity created Nov 01, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Most children experience their neighbourhoods from the back seat of the car, researchers find

At a time when childhood obesity rates are on the rise, Deakin University research has found that parents prefer to play chauffeur than let their children walk or ride to school or around the local neighbourhood.

Overweight and Obesity created Oct 23, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Greater parental stress linked to children's obesity, fast food use and reduced physical activity

Parents with a higher number of stressors in their lives are more likely to have obese children, according to a new study by pediatric researchers. Furthermore, when parents perceive themselves to be stressed, their children ...

Pediatrics created Oct 22, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Medication use higher among overweight, obese kids

Overweight children are far more likely to take prescription medications than children of a normal weight—a trend that adds to already higher health-care costs for treating childhood obesity, according ...

Overweight and Obesity created Oct 04, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Study finds obese youth have significantly higher risk of gallstones

Children who are overweight or obese face an increased risk for gallstones, according to a Kaiser Permanente study published in the Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology & Nutrition.

Overweight and Obesity created Aug 24, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Antibiotic use in infants before six months associated with being overweight in childhood

Treating very young infants with antibiotics may predispose them to being overweight in childhood, according to a study of more than 10,000 children by researchers at the NYU School of Medicine and the NYU Wagner School of ...

Overweight and Obesity created Aug 21, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

New lipid screening guidelines for children overly aggressive, researchers say

Recent guidelines recommending cholesterol tests for children fail to weigh health benefits against potential harms and costs, according to a new commentary authored by three physician-researchers at UCSF.

Pediatrics created Jul 23, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Annual report on U.S. kids' health a mixed bag

(HealthDay) -- Infant mortality, preterm births and teen births have dropped across the United States as have violent crime and victimization among children, U.S. health officials reported Friday.

Health created Jul 13, 2012 | popularity 2 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast