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Children’s Body Fatness Linked to Decisions Made in the Womb
August 22, 2012 — New born human infants have the largest brains among primates, but also the highest proportion of body fat. Before birth, if the supply of nutrients from the mother through the placenta is limited or ... > full story -
Early Exposure to Antibiotics May Impact Development, Obesity
August 22, 2012 — Researchers have made a novel discovery that could have widespread clinical implications, potentially affecting everything from nutrient metabolism to obesity in ... > full story -
Men Should Shed Excess Weight Before Fathering Children, Study Suggests
August 22, 2012 — Australian scientists studying the impact obesity has on pregnancy, are urging men to get 'match fit' before conceiving to assist with fetal ... > full story -
Antibiotic Use in Infants Before Six Months Associated With Being Overweight in Childhood
August 21, 2012 — Treating very young infants with antibiotics may predispose them to being overweight in childhood, according to a study of more than 10,000 ... > full story -
Couch-Potato Kids Are Biggest Child Health Problem in the U.S., Adults Say
August 20, 2012 — Adults across the U.S. rate not getting enough exercise as the top health concern for children in 2012, according to a new poll on children’s ... > full story -
Obesity, Metabolic Factors Linked to Faster Cognitive Decline
August 20, 2012 — People who are obese and also have high blood pressure and other risk factors called metabolic abnormalities may experience a faster decline in their cognitive skills over time than others, according ... > full story -
Stop Grilling Dinner: Specific Toxic Byproduct of Heat-Processed Food Leads to Increased Body Weight and Diabetes, Mouse Study Finds
August 20, 2012 — Researchers have identified a common compound in the modern diet that could play a major role in the development of abdominal obesity, insulin resistance, and type 2 diabetes. The research team ... > full story -
Deep Brain Stimulation to Treat Obesity?
August 20, 2012 — Scientific advances in understanding the "addiction circuitry" of the brain may lead to effective treatment for obesity using deep brain stimulation (DBS), according to a review ... > full story -
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Weight-Loss Surgery Results in Positive Changes in Social Life, Medical Conditions
August 19, 2012 — New research shows that people who have bariatric surgery to treat obesity report an overall improvement in quality of life issues after surgery, from their relationships to their medical ... > full story -
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Children’s Self-Control Is Associated With Their Body Mass Index as Adults
August 16, 2012 — As adults, we know that self-control and delaying gratification are important for making healthful eating choices, portion control, and maintaining a healthy weight. However, exhibiting these skills ... > full story
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