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Study links antibiotic exposure in infants with higher risks of childhood
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington D.C. [India], May 23 (ANI): In a breakthrough study, researchers have found that use of antibiotics in infancy can raise the risk of obesity in early childhood, with boys being slightly more vulnerable.
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Antibiotic exposure in infants associated with higher risks of childhood o
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
Singapore, May 19 (ANI): Very young children exposed to antibiotics at an early age are associated with higher risks of childhood obesity and increased adiposity in early to mid-childhood, suggests a new study.
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Scientists found mutations in gene causing obesity
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], April 24 (ANI): Scientists have found that the mutations in the gene that encodes a particular type of protein in brain is linked to severe childhood obesity as it controls the eating habits.
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Study reveals sugar content in soft drinks declines 29% in the UK
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington D.C. (USA) Jan 13 (ANI): After the British government introduced the Soft Drinks Industry Levy (SDIL) to help tackle childhood obesity in the country, the soft drink companies have drastically reduced the sugar content in the Aerated drinks. Researchers in the UK have looked at th
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Scientists unravel the complexities of childhood obesity in recent study
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 7 (ANI): A recent study conducted by the researchers of University of Notre Dame has examined how psychological characteristics like loneliness, shyness, and anxiety of obese children combined with similar characteristics of their family dynamics affect outcomes of
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Other than junk food, here's another key factor in childhood obesity
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 31 (ANI): Yes, high calorie and junk food are among the leading causes of obesity; but a new study has presented yet another key reason behind obesity in children.
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London sets out plans to tackle childhood obesity
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
London [UK], Sept 15 (ANI): Childhood obesity is on the rise and in order to tackle the issue London's Child Obesity Taskforce has set out a number of measures that it will focus on reducing the number of overweight children and promote a healthy lifestyle, such as drinking plenty of water a
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Children belonging to disadvantaged background have lower levels of physic
Updated : 7 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington D.C [U.S.A], May 28 (ANI): A recent study finds that children who belong to disadvantaged or minority background, including from Pakistan and Bangladesh, are considered to have lower levels of physical activity.
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Study finds a new way to reduce risk of childhood obesity
Updated : 7 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington D.C [U.S.A], Apr 11 (ANI): A recent study has found a way to reduce the risk of obesity in children. The researchers of the study analysed breast milk as a potential factor, for childhood obesity.
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New study finds ways to counter child obesity
Updated : 7 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Apr 10 (ANI): While childhood obesity is a rising concern for several mothers, a new study proposes that providing mothers with simple facts about the risks of consuming sugary beverages during pregnancy and early childhood can help in coming up with strategies to r
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Bengaluru to host first edition of Rabbit Run for kids to boost athletics
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec 13 (ANI): Bengaluru is all set for its first serious running platform for kids 'Rabbit Run' on January 13, 2019.
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Childhood obesity linked to poor performance in school
Updated : 7 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 3 (ANI): According to a new study, childhood obesity may affect school performance and coping skills for challenging situations.
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