Obese cancer ‘explosion’ warning
The current generation of children faces a far higher risk of cancer later in life due to their unhealthy habits, a specialist has warned.
Newly-Discovered Genetic Mutations Increase Risk Of Childhood Obesity, Says Study
Three new genetic variations that increase the risk of obesity are revealed in a new study, published today in the journal Nature Genetics. The authors suggest that if each acted independently, these variants could be responsible for up to 50% of cases of severe obesity.
As Childhood Obesity Rates Rise, Youth Outdoor Participation Declines
The Outdoor Foundation announced the release of the 2008 Outdoor Recreation Participation Report, the only detailed study of its kind tracking American participation trends in outdoor recreation.
Single gene fuels overeating risk
Scientists have produced more evidence that carrying the wrong variant of a single gene can raise the risk of overeating and obesity.
Several studies have suggested that carrying one of two variants of the FTO gene make overeating more likely.
Study: Obesity surgery reverses diabetes in teens
Obesity surgery can reverse diabetes in teens, just as it does in adults, according to a small study.
Fast food + nearby schools = fat kids
Youth who study just a short walk from a fast-food outlet eat fewer fruit and vegetables, drink more soda and are more likely to be obese than students at other schools, according to research published on Tuesday.
Parent training can help kids to slim down
A weight loss intervention directed at parents of overweight children may be as effective as interventions directed at both parents and children, study findings suggest.
Child food adverts ‘misleading’
Manufacturers are making misleading claims about fatty and sugary foods aimed at children, a report says.
Kids with obesity-linked gene like fattening foods
Scientists may have figured out one reason some people reach for the french fries instead of an apple.
Junk food advert code launched
A global campaign aimed at reducing the marketing of unhealthy food to children has been launched.
