One of the leading causes of childhood obesity is overconsumption of sugary foods, with American children eating nearly three ...
Being asked whether you considered yourself a normal weight, plumper or thinner as a child when attending a doctor's ...
Researchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have identified a causal genetic variant strongly associated with ...
Average total daily sugar intake was 112g. This made up around a third (32%) of the total daily energy intake of 1,388 calories. The main sources of sugar were fruit (average daily intake = 13g), ...
Scott Chiesa receives funding through an Alzheimer's Research UK David Carr Fellowship. Many dementia charities advise people ...
Researchers conducted a cohort study to assess the relationship between sarcopenic obesity and all-cause mortality.
May 7, 2024 — Fatty liver disease often leads to chronic liver inflammation and can even result in liver cancer. Scientists have now shown in mice that intermittent fasting on a 5:2 schedule can ...
Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE) poses a significant threat to children’s mobility and quality of life. If left untreated, it can lead to severe limb impairments, and the ability to walk ...
A recent study uncovers a connection between obesity and iron deficiency, revealing hidden malnutrition risks for kids. Design elements: Adobe Stock and Getty Images. Collage: Cassie Basford.
Metabolic syndrome (MetS) and obesity have independent and distinct associations with breast cancer subtypes and mortality, according to a study published onlin ...
Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH, is a health writer. She has over a decade of experience as a registered nurse, practicing in a variety of fields, such as pediatrics, oncology, chronic pain, and public ...
A new study that examined data from two different surveys that spanned more than 30 years found that consumption of ...