Kids obese at young age often stay that way
December 5, 2014
By Maureen Salamon The vast majority of children who are obese at age 11 are still far too heavy at age 16, new research suggests. Tracking nearly 4,000 children in […]
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Same genes linked to rapid infant growth, later weight gains
October 29, 2014
By Steven Reinberg Infants who quickly add weight and length may be showing a genetic propensity for obesity as toddlers, a new study suggests. In adults, certain genes have been […]
Read more >Certain kids with diabetes are most at risk for excess weight
June 30, 2014
By Allison Bond Children and teens with type 1 diabetes are already at increased risk for becoming overweight or obese, but certain traits make the odds even higher, according to […]
Read more >Gaining excess or too little weight during pregnancy tied to child obesity risk
May 21, 2014
According to researchers at Kaiser Permanente, gaining either excess weight or too little weight during pregnancy appears to elevate the risk of having an obese or overweight child. This study […]
Read more >Rutgers study finds link between teen girls, depression, and obesity
April 21, 2014
By Susan K. Livio Adolescent girls diagnosed with major depression are likely to gain an unhealthy amount of weight as they mature, according to a study co-written by a Rutgers-Camden […]
Read more >Study: Obesity’s link to type 2 diabetes not so clear-cut
April 4, 2014
Although it’s a common belief that a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes often follows a large weight gain, a new study challenges that notion. Researchers found that the majority of […]
Read more >Study: Most people don’t know how not how many calories are in soda
February 3, 2014
Even though it’s widely known that soda can contribute to weight gain, the majority of adults don’t actually know how many calories are in a bottle of soda, a new […]
Read more >Are sugary drinks fattening? Depends who you ask
January 31, 2014
By Nicholas Bakalar Are there good scientific studies that show that drinking sugar-sweetened soda increases the risk for obesity? The answer may vary depending on who is paying for the […]
Read more >Study finds parental stress linked to obesity in children
January 13, 2014
Parental stress is linked to weight gain in children, according to a new study from St. Michael’s Hospital. The study found that children whose parents have high levels of stress […]
Read more >Childhood trauma may contribute to teen weight problems
December 13, 2013
By Shereen Jegtv Children who have gone through trying times are more likely to be overweight by age 15, a new study suggests. Stress in childhood has been associated with […]
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