Early gluten exposure does not protect against celiac disease
Early gluten exposure does not protect against celiac disease Earlier research indicated that exposing a baby to small amounts of gluten around the age of…
'Freshman 15' may be overrated
'Freshman 15' may be overrated College students may not gain the much-dreaded "freshman 15" but they do gain weight during their years in school,…
Couch-potato kids became couch-potato adults
Couch-potato kids became couch-potato adults The more television children watched at age 10, the more they watched in middle age, according to a new report…
Kids’ packed lunches often fall short of dietary guidelines
Kids’ packed lunches often fall short of dietary guidelines Parents might not be ready to think about back-to-school yet, but a new study revealed that…
Seven ways to keep kids hydrated
Seven ways to keep kids hydrated Don’t wait for your kids to tell you they’re thirsty before offering them water, experts say. Instead, offer them…
Many processed foods are heavily dyed
Many processed foods are heavily dyed Some cereals, candies and cakes contain much more artificial coloring than parents probably expect, according to a new…
Obesity prevention programs help lower kids' blood pressure
Obesity prevention programs help lower kids' blood pressure Programs designed to prevent obesity in children may help lower kids' blood pressure,…
Bedroom TVs tied to weight gain among kids
Bedroom TVs tied to weight gain among kids Putting a television in a child's bedroom may be setting them up for excess weight gain over the next few…
Teens' poor breakfast habits predict future health problems
Teens' poor breakfast habits predict future health problems Teenagers who didn't eat a good breakfast were more likely to be obese and have elevated blood…
Sodium intake tied to obesity among teens
Sodium intake tied to obesity among teens Teenagers who eat a high-sodium diet tend to be heavier and have more body fat than those who eat less salt,…