Children's Health

US child obesity problem worse than thought

Extreme obesity among American children is much worse than previously believed, putting them at greater risk of serious health problems as they age,…    

Supplement may slow overweight kids’ fat gain

Supplements containing the dietary fat conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) may help overweight kids curb the amount of fat they gain over time, a small…    

Obesity challenge begins

The national campaign to reduce the childhood obesity rate that’s tripled in size during the past 30 years has inspired a local challenge…    

Obesity, passive smoking dangerous for unborn child

Babies born to obese mothers and exposed to passive smoking are more likely to face health problems, a new study claims.

The…    

Mom’s Obesity Influences Kid’s Weight

Scientists at two ARS-funded nutrition research centers are examining how maternal influences of the unborn child and the developing newborn could increase the risk…    

New study identifies best treatment for childhood epilepsy

One of the oldest available anti-seizure medications, ethosuximide, is the most effective treatment for childhood absence epilepsy, according to initial outcomes published in this…    

Kids outgrow growing pains: study

Most youngsters grow out of having otherwise unexplained bone and muscle aches known as growing pains, researchers from Israel report.

Of 35…    

NC State Research Tackles Childhood Obesity

Getting children involved in finding ways to become more physically active can not only make them more aware of local recreational opportunities, but can…    

Adding gluten early may cause constipation in babies

Giving gluten-containing foods to infants too soon may trigger long-lasting tummy troubles but more study is needed before changing recommendations for parents, Dutch researchers…    

Abused Children More Likely to Suffer Unexplained Abdominal Pain, Nausea Or Vomiting

Children who have been abused psychologically, physically or sexually are more likely to suffer unexplained abdominal pain and nausea or vomiting than children…    

Childhood Obesity: Strongest Predictor of Premature Death

As further evidence of the impact that obesity can have on longevity, a new study indicates that childhood obesity could dramatically increase the chance…    

Bugs in the gut can cause obesity: study

The bugs that help digest food may also cause the body to pack on the pounds if they are not properly regulated, a new…    

Childhood Obesity Prevention Should be Started at an Early Age, Says Research

According to the researchers of the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute, children obesity prevention programs should be set in motion at infancy or even…    

Obesity Police Want to Track Your Kid’s BMI

Amy Oztan is one of thousands of parents who got a letter from school bluntly pointing out that her son is fat. She promptly…    

Causes of Childhood Obesity

Childhood obesity is a serious widespread struggle facing many of our children today. It is an epidemic that has quadrupled in the last 40…    

Obesity ‘Set Before Age of Five’

Compared to children in the 1980s, today’s youngsters are fatter and most of their excess weight gain happens before school age, they will say.…    

Childhood obesity: fat is not cute

When 10-year-old Jesse came to Samuel Dixon Family Health Center, his weight was well past the normal range for a child of his age.…    

Obesity Week: How to talk to your children about their weight

Parents need to help their children make healthy food choices. One major issue is making sure they’re getting enough exercise.

And if…    

School lunch programs can reverse child obesity

In a series of high-profile events over the past few weeks, first lady Michelle Obama highlighted the problem of childhood obesity in the United…    

Community Involvement Important in Fight Against Childhood Obesity

Community support of school obesity prevention programs is critical to achieving a significant decrease in obesity among children, according to researchers at the…    

Snacks mean U.S. kids moving toward “constant eating”

U.S. children eat an average three snacks a day on top of three regular meals, a finding that could explain why the childhood…    

Breaking down barriers to prevent childhood obesity

The US is facing many challenges in controlling the childhood obesity epidemic. Despite recent efforts and some progress, one third of US children are…    

Fertility problems may not affect kids’ coordination

Despite some concerns to the contrary, parents’ fertility problems may have little effect on their children’s risk of coordination problems as they reach…    

Childhood obesity lower with household routines

Regular family dinners, adequate sleep and limited television may prevent obesity in preschool-age children, according to a study published online Feb. 8 in Pediatrics.…    

Childhood obesity a serious problem

Pediatric obesity is a significant problem in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control, the number of children who meet criteria…