News tagged with obese teens


Teen moms at greater risk for later obesity, study finds

A new study debunks the myth that younger moms are more likely to "bounce back" after having a baby – teenage pregnancy actually makes women more likely to become obese.

Obstetrics & gynaecology created Apr 19, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Diabetes drug may offer 'modest' weight loss for very obese teens

(HealthDay)—The drug Byetta, approved for adults with type 2 diabetes, appears to help severely obese teens lose some weight, a small study found.

Pediatrics created Feb 05, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Obese teens face higher risk for kidney disease: study

(HealthDay)—Obese and overweight teens may be at higher risk for developing advanced kidney disease as adults, Israeli researchers report.

Overweight and Obesity created Oct 29, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Childhood obesity epidemic is clearly tied to easy availability of junk food

Some risk factors for obesity are specific to infants, such as being breastfed less often. But other factors are present throughout children's lives.

Overweight and Obesity created Sep 27, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Not enough pediatricians providing lifestyle counseling

(HealthDay) -- Less than half of adolescents are advised by their pediatric health care provider to eat healthily and exercise more, but rates of counseling are higher among obese teens, according to a study ...

Pediatrics created Jun 04, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Study: Heavy teens have trouble managing diabetes

(AP) -- New research sends a stark warning to overweight teens: If you develop diabetes, you'll have a very tough time keeping it under control.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Apr 29, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Why do some Mexican parents discourage teens' physical activity?

Imagine this scene: A teen who is about to enter college goes for a run or heads off for a game of soccer. But Mom and Dad complain about it, and the more physically active the teen is, the more the parents push back against ...

Health created Dec 05, 2011 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Illegal drug use is associated with abnormal weight in teens

A survey of more than 33,000 Italian high school students reveals that both underweight and overweight teens consume 20 to 40% more illegal drugs than their normal-weight peers.

Health created Nov 16, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Study finds overweight teens want to lose weight, going about it the wrong way

About 14 percent of Philadelphia's high school students are considered overweight, and while a myriad of research has been published on what schools, communities and parents can do to help curb these rates, very little information ...

Overweight and Obesity created Nov 01, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0