October 23, 2015 More screening could help catch, treat depression in kids with diabetes Symptoms of depression are common for kids with diabetes, but they often go undiagnosed or untreated, according to a U.S. study.
October 22, 2015 Study links antibiotics with weight gain in children Children given antibiotics gain weight more quickly than those who don’t take the medicines, and their weight gain can be cumulative and progressive, new research shows.
October 21, 2015 5 foods that can help cut breast cancer risk Healthy diet and eating habits can go a long way in lowering cancer risk.
October 21, 2015 Children of divorce may be more likely to be overweight Children whose parents are divorced tend to be heavier than kids whose parents stay married, a new study suggests
June 12, 2015 NYC wants NY top court to reinstate big-soda ban New York City officials urged the state's top court on Wednesday to reinstate the city's ban on big sodas, arguing that the local Board of Health has authority to restrict products that make people obese and contribute to disease.
May 7, 2015 Always hungry? Here’s the REAL reason why There are several clear, actionable research findings that explain why people eat too much.
January 13, 2015 Morbidly obese 2-year-old world's youngest to have bariatric surgery A morbidly obese two-year-old has become the youngest person in the world to undergo bariatric surgery.
November 20, 2014 Uncle of Severely Obese Ohio Boy Granted Temporary Custody An Ohio judge ruled on Wednesday that a nine-year-old boy removed from his mother's house after his weight topped 200 pounds should be transferred from foster care into the custody of his uncle