In the war against obesity, the primary focus has been children. There are many reasons for this...
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Study: Baby-Led Weaning may Lower Risk of Obesity in Infancy and Later in Life
Doctors have found that many of the early learned habits of eating have an impact later on in life...
The Cost of Eating Healthy? 2K More Per Year For A Family Of Four
Coing at home may be cheaper (and possibly healthier) than eating out, but how you co can actually...
Report: Morning After Pill Ineffective For Women Over 165lbs
A new warning will soon be issued for a European-sold emergency contraceptive pill, Norlevo...
Experts Say: Target Empty Calories in Kids’ Diets at the Store, Fast Food Restaurants and Schools
Obesity continues to be a nationwide epidemic – one that experts have been working to combat for...
New Guidelines for Diabetes Testing during Pregnancy
Diabetes at any time can put someone at risk for a number of complications, but during pregnancy...
Study: Children Who Sleep More Consume Fewer Calories
We all know that sleep is important for good health, but could it be a key element in helping to...
Weight of Pregnant Women Jeopardizes Health of Mother and Baby
Countless studies have highlighted the drawbacks to weight problems prior to and during pregnancy...
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...
Two Chemicals Commonly Used in Food Packaging Tied to Obesity and Diabetes Risk in Children
Over last several decades, we have become and detached from our food – the very thing that provides...
Home Environment Influences Child’s Obesity Risk, Study Says
Today, than a quarter of all toddlers in the U.S. are considered obese. Combatting this epidemic...