All posts tagged "obesity"
Reasons for Delaying Feeding Babies Solid Foods: The Open GutAt what age should a parent or other caregiver introduce solid foods to a baby? According to the World Health Organization...
BlogMarch 4, 2016
Bariatric Surgery Affects Risk of Pregnancy ComplicationsObesity is a known risk factor for complications during pregnancy and birth such as gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, stillbirth, macrosomia, and birth...
NewsMarch 2, 2015
‘Eating for Two’ During Pregnancy Increases Risk of Health Problems Among ChildrenDespite the common saying, pregnant women should not “eat for two.” Children born to mothers who gain too much weight during...
NewsFebruary 17, 2015
Low-Fat, Plant-Based Vegan Diet May Reduce Heart Disease Risk Among Obese ChildrenConsuming a low-fat, plant-based vegan diet may reduce the risk of heart disease among obese children and teens through improvements in...
NewsFebruary 16, 2015
Taking Too Much Folic Acid During Pregnancy Increases Risk of Diabetes and Obesity Among DaughtersAlthough the fortification of grain foods such as bread and cereal with folic acid has prevented 1,300 neural tube defects annually,...
NewsFebruary 13, 2015- Chili Peppers May Help Reverse Obesity Epidemic
Great news for fans of spicy! New research being presented this week at the annual meeting of the Biophysical Society in...
NewsFebruary 10, 2015 - Combination of Early-Life Risk Factors Could Quadruple the Risk of Childhood Obesity
Obesity is a growing health problem among Americans of all ages including young children. The rate of childhood obesity has more...
NewsFebruary 3, 2015 - Heart Disease and Stroke Associated with Age at First Menstrual Cycle
Known risk factors for heart disease and stroke include obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes, and tobacco use. Now a new study...
NewsDecember 16, 2014 
Maternal Obesity Increases Infant MortalityObesity during pregnancy increases the risk of health problems such as hypertension, gestational diabetes, premature birth, and Cesarean section, all of...
NewsDecember 3, 2014- One in Four Parents Underestimates Child Weight Issues
A new study published in the journal Preventing Chronic Disease has found that one in four kids do not realize they are overweight. According...
NewsAugust 3, 2014 
Bariatric Surgery Significantly Reduces Risk of Uterine CancerBariatric surgery, or weight loss surgery, refers to a number of surgical procedures that help obese individuals lose weight. Now a...
NewsMarch 25, 2014
Obese Teens Who Consume Salty Diets at Risk of Accelerated Cellular AgingObesity alone increases the risk of a number of health problems including diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and some cancers. Now a...
NewsMarch 24, 2014- Children of Authoritarian Parents Have Increased Risk of Obesity
Children whose parents use an authoritarian parenting style have an increased risk of obesity compared to children whose parents use an...
NewsMarch 20, 2014 - Parents Increase Obesity Risk Through Feeding and Activity Practices
Obesity is a growing health problem among Americans of all ages. More than one-third of children and adolescents in the United...
NewsMarch 17, 2014 - ADHD Treatment May Increase Risk of Obesity
Previous research on ADHD, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, has suggested that children with the disorder have an increased risk of becoming...
NewsMarch 17, 2014
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