WHO panel split on soft drink sugar tax to cut obesity
WHO panel split on soft drink sugar tax to cut obesity An independent panel advising the World Health Organization (WHO) stopped short of recommending taxing…
WHO: Eat less saturated, trans fats to curb heart disease
WHO: Eat less saturated, trans fats to curb heart disease Adults and kids should consume a maximum of 10 percent of their daily calories in the form of…
Heavy kids who normalize weight in childhood avoid extra diabetes risk
Heavy kids who normalize weight in childhood avoid extra diabetes risk Although being overweight as a child increases the risk of type 2 diabetes in…
Want your teen to like vegetables? Add spices.
Want your teen to like vegetables? Add spices. A dash of cumin or dill might help convince high school students to load up their plate with vegetables during…
Dieting pressure in teens tied to weight problems in adulthood
Dieting pressure in teens tied to weight problems in adulthood Adults who were pressured by their parents to diet during adolescence may have a higher risk of…
Eating fish once a week linked to better sleep, higher IQ in kids
Eating fish once a week linked to better sleep, higher IQ in kids Children who eat fish at least once a week sleep better and have IQ scores that are 4 points…
Regular take-out meals linked to higher body fat and cholesterol in kids
Regular take-out meals linked to higher body fat and cholesterol in kids Children who eat restaurant carry-out meals once a week or more tend to have extra…
Healthy eating linked to kids' happiness
Healthy eating linked to kids' happiness Healthy eating is associated with better self-esteem and fewer emotional and peer problems, such as having fewer…
Kids who exercise perform better in class
Kids who exercise perform better in class Students who get extra physical activity may pay more attention in school and do better in subjects like reading and…
Childhood obesity rising with media use
Childhood obesity rising with media use Children’s waistlines have been expanding in lock step with the amount of time they spend with televisions,…