Type 2 diabetes, formerly referred to as “adult-onset” diabetes, was once associated with the...
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Study Suggests Cesarean Birth may Increase Risk of Obesity, Asthma, and Diabetes in Offspring
There are many reasons that a mom may need to have a cesarean birth, but not all C-sections are...
Simple Urine Test may detect Risk of Heart and Kidney Diseases in Diabetic Children
Children with Type 1 Diabetes are prone to health problems such as heart and kidney diseases. A new...
Parents of Overweight Children Have a New, Serious Health Complication to be Concerned About
Obesity and overweight children have become something of an epidemic among many countries...
Fit Kids Perform Better Academically, Study Says
Being fit can help kids be healthier adults. Being fit can also help ward off serious health...
Simple Online Tool May Help Parents Predict Likeliness of Obesity in Their Children
In the United States, nearly 18 percent of boys and 16 percent of girls between the ages of two and...
Study: Childhood Obesity May Lower IQ
Obesity has been linked to a number of health problems ranging from heart disease to diabetes. But...
Dog Serves as a Lifeline for a Diabetic 3-Year-Old
Faith Wilson was born with a rare, severe condition that must be monitored constantly: infant...
Fruit Juice Contains as Much Sugar as Soda, Experts Say
While fast food, soda, candy and other obvious offenders in the war against obesity have taken the...
Increased Choline Consumption during Pregnancy May Reduce Chances of Diabetes in Infants
Cho, naturally found in foods like beef liver, broccoli, milk and eggs, is a vital nutrient for all...
Second Trimester Weight Gain Crucial in Overall Pregnancy Weight Gain
Pregnancy weight gain. Some of us gain too little. Some of us gain too much. But we often fail to...