At birth, Luis Manuel Gonzales weighed a little less than eight pounds – nothing out of the normal...
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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...
Nearly All Parents of Overweight Children Believe Their Child is “the Right Weight”
Before we can effectively deal with the increasing weight of children today, we must first...
Small Screens and Electronic Devices in the Bedroom May Hinder Sleep for Children
According to a recent study, American children are now spending as much time consuming media as...
Breastfeeding may Help Reduce Long-Term Weight Retention for Mothers Suffering from Obesity
Numerous studies have highlighted the benefits of breastfeeding for both mother and baby. One...
Exposure to Certain Phenols While In Utero May Disrupt Growth during First Year of Life for Boys
Parabens can be found in many commonly used products – everything from cosmetics and healthcare...
Baby’s Diet has Long-Lasting Effects, Researchers Say
We’ve heard it said, time and time again: what we feed our infants is important to their future...
Unhealthy Food Choices Shown in a Positive Light by Television Shows
As adults, we know that unhealthy foods carry negative consequences. Getting children to understand...
Doctors Recommend Eating Cookies To Treat Obesity Epidemic
The childhood obesity epidemic is sweeping across the U.S. But it is also becoming a problem in the...
Two-Year Old Toddler from Saudi Arabia Youngest to Ever Receive Bariatric Surgery to Combat Weight
A two-year-old boy from Saudi Arabia is thought to be the youngest child ever to receive bariatric...
World Health Organization Speaks Out Against Marketing of Unhealthy Food to Children
Childhood obesity has moved from being an epidemic to being a pandemic, and many countries are...