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May 28, 2020
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Picky eating starts early, may protect against higher BMI scores

Picky eating starts early, may protect against higher BMI scores

Picky eating begins early in a child’s life and is associated with parental tactics to counteract pickiness, according to a recently published study in Pediatrics.

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May 20, 2020
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Childhood BMI, birth weight linked to hidradenitis suppurativa in adulthood

Childhood BMI, birth weight linked to hidradenitis suppurativa in adulthood

Childhood BMI was significantly associated with hidradenitis suppurativa development in adulthood, according to a study published in JAMA Dermatology.

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May 18, 2020
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How can caregivers mitigate obesity risk in children? Read the week’s top stories in cardiology

The American Heart Association released a statement on the role of caretakers in preventing obesity among children. This was the top story in cardiology last week.

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May 11, 2020
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AHA: Promotion of good eating behavior in children multifaceted

AHA: Promotion of good eating behavior in children multifaceted

A scientific statement from the American Heart Association addressed the role of caregivers in the development of healthy eating behaviors in children, actions that can be taken by caregivers to improve these outcomes and challenges that may inhibit these changes.

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May 06, 2020
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Elevated BP, diabetes, obesity accelerate vascular aging in teens

Elevated BP, diabetes, obesity accelerate vascular aging in teens

Patients with elevated systolic BP, type 2 diabetes and obesity in early life had an accelerated progression of risk factors associated with early vascular aging, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association.

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April 30, 2020
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Study finds small link between video game use in early childhood, high BMI later in life

Study finds small link between video game use in early childhood, high BMI later in life

A secondary analysis of survey data showed a small but not clinically relevant association between early exposure to video games and a higher BMI score in later years, which could be explained by irregularity of bedtime and a high consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages, researchers reported.

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April 09, 2020
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COVID-19 school closings drive risk for weight gain, unhealthy behaviors among children

COVID-19 school closings drive risk for weight gain, unhealthy behaviors among children

Throughout the United States and around the world, the COVID-19 pandemic has led to closed schools, with many districts now indicating closures could last through at least the remainder of the 2019-2020 academic year. The closings of schools — many of which provide free or discounted breakfast and lunch for some students — is likely to exacerbate the problem of pediatric obesity and lead to an unprecedented increase in food insecurity among families, and researchers are only beginning to evaluate the potential health consequences.

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March 02, 2020
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Exenatide offers benefits beyond BMI reduction for teens with obesity

Exenatide offers benefits beyond BMI reduction for teens with obesity

Adolescents with obesity assigned the weekly GLP-1 receptor agonist exenatide for 6 months experienced a modest reduction in BMI along with improvements in several cardiometabolic markers, including 2-hour glucose and lipid profile, according to findings published in Pediatric Obesity.

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February 16, 2020
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Effects of endocrine-disrupting chemicals extend to obesity, osteoporosis, IQ and beyond

Effects of endocrine-disrupting chemicals extend to obesity, osteoporosis, IQ and beyond

Although causality is difficult to prove definitively, mounting evidence suggests adverse health consequences of endocrine-disrupting among humans. Recent research links these ubiquitous compounds to pediatric obesity, diabetes, osteoporosis and more.

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February 07, 2020
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Additional physical activity in school can yield cost-effective weight benefits for children

Additional physical activity in school can yield cost-effective weight benefits for children

The Daily Mile, a school-based physical activity program in addition to physical education, may be considered a favorable and cost-effective approach to childhood obesity prevention when compared to the usual health and wellbeing activities in schools, according to findings from a recent study.

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