Pediatrics
Plastics chemicals may boost kids' risk for obesity, diabetes
(HealthDay)—Chemicals used in plastic food wraps and containers could be contributing to childhood diabetes and obesity, two new studies claim.
Aug 19, 2013
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News tagged with childhood obesity epidemic
Overweight & Obesity
Declines in childhood obesity highlight need for voices for healthy kids
American Heart Association Deputy Chief Medical Officer Eduardo Sánchez issued the following comments on behalf of Voices for Healthy Kids on the CDC's Vital Signs report released today that shows declines in childhood obesity ...
Aug 7, 2013
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Overweight & Obesity
Parenting and home environment influence children's exercise and eating habits
Kids whose moms encourage them to exercise and eat well, and model those healthy behaviors themselves, are more likely to be active and healthy eaters, according to researchers at Duke Medicine.
Jun 18, 2013
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Lose weight between babies, study suggests
The time between pregnancies is a golden window for obese women to lose weight, a Saint Louis University study finds.
Jun 3, 2013
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Health
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).
May 18, 2013
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Health
Banning food ads targeted at kids
Researchers from the University of Alberta are leading a charge among Canada's obesity experts and calling on the federal government to ban food and beverage ads that target children.
Mar 21, 2013
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Overweight & Obesity
Research finds promising approaches to prevent Latino childhood obesity
Guided grocery store trips, menu labeling at restaurants, community gardens, and video-game-based exercise programs are among several promising, culturally appropriate ways to prevent obesity among Latino children, according ...
Feb 15, 2013
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Health
Poorer neighborhoods often have less safe playgrounds
(HealthDay)—Most playgrounds are safe for children, but many of them—particularly those in poorer neighborhoods—need improvement, a Chicago-area survey found.
Jan 21, 2013
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Overweight & Obesity
Obesity drops among children enrolled in NY state WIC nutrition program
New York children participating in a federal nutrition program had healthier eating behaviors and lower rates of obesity two years after improvements to the program were undertaken, according to a study published online today ...
Jan 8, 2013
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Diabetes
Study finds high fructose corn syrup-global prevalence of diabetes link
A new study by University of Southern California (USC) and University of Oxford researchers indicates that large amounts of high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) found in national food supplies across the world may be one explanation ...
Nov 27, 2012
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