Two Recent Childhood Obesity Studies in the Spotlight
Two recent studies reveal the worsening of severe childhood obesity and cast doubt on the AAP guidelines.
Childhood Obesity Specialists Struggle to Get GLP-1 Agonists
Here are the challenges faced by pediatric obesity specialists in accessing weight-loss meds approved by the FDA for weight loss in kids 12 years or older.
Tackling the Same Childhood Obesity Issues in the New Year
Two recent studies found an increase in childhood obesity. Here’s what we can do to curb it, starting with the parents.
Childhood Obesity and National Security
Childhood Obesity Awareness Month encompasses many areas of life, including military preparedness. Here’s why.
Childhood Obesity Awareness Month and Edutainment
Edutainment can have physical aspects and play an important role in childhood obesity prevention.
Sleep and Snoring, a Childhood Obesity Paradox
Several studies explain in detail the processes and relationships in the body that influence the effect of breathing on childhood obesity, and vice versa.
More on Childhood Obesity and Antibiotics
This post continues an overview of some investigations into the suspected connection between antibiotics and childhood obesity.
Childhood Obesity and Antibiotics, Continued
One study shows that administration of antibiotics before children reach two years of age is associated with an increased risk of early childhood obesity.
Childhood Obesity and Antibiotics
Exposure to antibiotics in infancy can increase the risk of childhood obesity. Some suggest antibiotics contribute to obesity by slaughtering the gut flora.
Parents Confused by Childhood Obesity Issues
Is it any wonder that parents turn away from the complicated issue of childhood obesity in despair, and spend their energy addressing other problems?