Pediatrics
Sugary drinks in pregnancy tied to heavier kids later
(HealthDay)—Could a pregnant woman's craving for sugar-sweetened drinks put her child at risk for being overweight later in life?
Jul 10, 2017
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News tagged with obese mothers
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Maternal high-fat diet may increase offspring risk for liver disease
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, a condition where fat builds up in the liver, is now the most common chronic liver disease diagnosed in adults and children. Although the disease is linked with obesity, scientists don't ...
Apr 24, 2017
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Overweight & Obesity
Overweight mothers underestimate their children's weight
Mothers who are overweight or obese tend to underestimate the weights of their obese children, according to a new study from the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis.
Mar 1, 2017
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Common antioxidant may guard against liver disease, says researcher
A common antioxidant found in human breast milk and foods like kiwi fruit can protect against nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in the offspring of obese mice, according to researchers at the University of Colorado ...
Jan 3, 2017
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Pediatrics
Parental obesity linked to delays in child development, study suggests
Children of obese parents may be at risk for developmental delays, according to a study by researchers at the National Institutes of Health. The investigators found that children of obese mothers were more likely to fail ...
Jan 2, 2017
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Children born by cesarean section may have a greater risk of obesity
Children delivered by Cesarean section may have an increased risk for obesity compared to children born vaginally, according to research presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2016.
Nov 14, 2016
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Overweight & Obesity
Umbilical cells shed light on how obesity may pass from mother to child
Scientists have long known that infants born to women who are obese show higher risks of obesity, but they don't fully understand what boosts those risks. Researchers at Joslin Diabetes Center now have demonstrated that umbilical ...
Aug 22, 2016
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Overweight & Obesity
Nature and nurture work in unexpected ways to determine obesity and diabetes risk even before birth
few too many sugary treats during pregnancy put children at higher risk of becoming overweight, A*STAR research shows, but only if their mothers are not already obese. "It is interesting to see how nature and nurture interact ...
Jun 15, 2016
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Proper maternal folate level may reduce child obesity risk
Proper maternal folate levels during pregnancy may protect children from a future risk of obesity, especially those born to obese mothers, according to a study led by researchers funded by the National Institutes of Health.
Jun 13, 2016
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Overweight & Obesity
Women born to obese mothers much more likely to be obese as adults
Overweight mothers were nearly three times more likely than normal-weight mothers to have a daughter who would become obese as an adult, a large study has found.
Jun 9, 2016
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