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Childhood obesity linked to heart ills.
Obese children as young as age 3 show signs of an inflammatory response that has been linked to heart disease later in life, researchers said, in a finding that is likely to further stoke concerns about childhood obesity.
Full StoryKids with heart-disease risk factors don’t get a free pass on their effects
Research has found that childhood obesity, glucose intolerance and high blood pressure are connected to an increased risk of adult premature death. But not high cholesterol.
Full StoryIs age 2 the tipping point for obesity?
A growing body of scientific research suggests that babies can, indeed, be too fat.
Full StoryAll aboard for Michelle Obama’s childhood obesity campaign
First Lady Michelle Obama rolled out her “Let’s Move” campaign, targeting childhood obesity, on Tuesday. She outlined a multi-part approach that involves families and communities and includes input from the public and private sector.
Full StoryCommercials Are the Culprit in TV-Obesity Link
While too much television time has long been linked to childhood obesity, new research suggests it’s not the TV but the commercials that are making kids fat.
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