Drinking soft drinks during pregnancy tied to child’s obesity risk
Drinking soft drinks during pregnancy tied to child’s obesity risk Pregnant women who drink non-diet sodas during pregnancy are more likely to have kids who…
Screen kids and teens for obesity, U.S. experts advise
Screen kids and teens for obesity, U.S. experts advise Children and teenagers should be screened for obesity at doctors' offices starting at age 6 and…
Drinking diet beverages during pregnancy linked to child obesity
Drinking diet beverages during pregnancy linked to child obesity According to a new study conducted by researchers at the National Institutes of Health,…
One egg a day increases growth in young children
One egg a day increases growth in young children Eggs significantly increased growth and reduced stunting by 47 percent in young children, finds a new study…
Salty diet tied to unhealthy blood vessel changes in teens
Salty diet tied to unhealthy blood vessel changes in teens Findings of a new study presented on May 8 at the 2017 Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting in San…
Potential harm of energy drinks – it’s not the caffeine
Potential harm of energy drinks – it’s not the caffeine Drinking 32 ounces of energy drink is associated with potentially harmful changes in blood…
Why homemade baby food is healthier than store-bought
Why homemade baby food is healthier than store-bought Babies who get homemade food may learn to like a wider variety of food types and be leaner than infants…
Fructose tied to advanced liver disease in obese kids
Fructose tied to advanced liver disease in obese kids Obese youth who have some build-up of fats in their livers and a diet high in fructose may be more…
Summer most fattening time of year for kids
Summer most fattening time of year for kids Children are more likely to become overweight or obese during summer vacation than during the school year, a new…
Vegetarian and vegan diets good for kids and adults, nutritionists say
Vegetarian and vegan diets good for kids and adults, nutritionists say Plant-based diets are tied to a lower risk of heart disease, diabetes, obesity and…