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Children's Health April 14, 2017

8-month-old baby weighing 38 pounds baffles doctors

An 8-month-old baby in India who weighs as much as a healthy 4-year-old has left doctors stumped over what could be causing her rabid appetite.

Stroke April 10, 2017

Stroke hospitalizations rising among younger US adults

A growing number of younger U.S. adults are being hospitalized for strokes, and a new study suggests that's at least in part because more of them have risk factors like high blood pressure, obesity and diabetes.

Obesity March 31, 2017

Chronically stressed people more likely to gain excess weight, study says

Using hair to measure long-term levels of the stress hormone cortisol, UK researchers confirm the link between chronic stress and packing on pounds, as well as difficulty shedding excess weight.

Obesity March 29, 2017

Man who was once world's most obese patient readies for weight-loss surgery

Juan Pedro is expected to lose up to 50 percent of his remaining weight in the next six months.

Obesity March 24, 2017

'Healthy' obese still face higher heart disease risk

Even without high blood pressure or other signs of illness, obese adults have a much higher risk of developing heart disease than normal-weight peers, according to a study from Denmark.

Obesity March 23, 2017

Daily glass of pure fruit juice doesn't cause weight gain in kids

Children who drink one serving of 100 percent fruit juice a day don't appear to gain significantly more weight than kids who consume no juice at all, a research review suggests.

Breast Feeding March 13, 2017

Support programs help moms extend breast-feeding time

Support programs for new mothers help them to breastfeed their babies for longer periods and to keep breast milk as the baby's only source of nutrition, according to a new review of existing evidence.

Pregnancy March 10, 2017

Early first menstruation tied to pregnancy diabetes risk

Women who got their first period at age 11 or earlier are at higher risk of developing diabetes during pregnancy, a recent Australian study suggests.

Weight Loss March 9, 2017

Heaviest woman in the world airlifted for weight-loss surgery

The heaviest woman in the world underwent successful weight-loss surgery, doctors announced Thursday.

Obesity March 8, 2017

Fewer heavy Americans are trying to lose weight, study finds

Fewer overweight Americans have been trying to lose weight in recent years, and researchers wonder if fat acceptance could be among the reasons.

NERVOUS SYSTEM HEALTH March 6, 2017

Work on brain's reward system wins scientists a million euro prize

Three neuroscientists won the world's most valuable prize for brain research on Monday for pioneering work on the brain's reward pathways - a system that is central to human and animal survival as well as disorders such as addiction and obesity.