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Researchers find how obesity in mothers doubles risk of autism in babies
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The University of South Australia has published new research showing that children born to obese mothers both before and during pregnancy are more likely to experience neuropsychiatric and behavioural disorders, such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum diso
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Study shows how racial discrimination increases risk for childhood obesity
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
As per a new study, children who suffer racial discrimination are more likely to have a higher BMI and a wider waistline later in life.
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New study suggests center-based childcare may less likely to be overweigh
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington [US], June 14 (ANI): According to a new study, children who attended centre-based childcare between 1 and 4 years of age had a lower body mass index (BMI) and were less likely to be overweight or obese in later childhood than children who had non-parental childcare that was home-b
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Study sheds light on benefits of positive parenting, suggests it can reduc
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Pennsylvania [US], February 23 (ANI): A new study found that positive parenting, warm interactions and a good environment can reduce the risk of childhood obesity.
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Study looks at impact of obesity on heart of young obese children
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
London [UK], January 22 (ANI): According to research published in the 'European Heart Journal - Cardiovascular Imaging', obesity could have a severe impact on the heart's anatomy for young obese children.
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Study finds physical activity protects children from being overweight in a
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Helsinki [Finland], August 14 (ANI): Obesity in children and adolescents is one of the most significant health-related challenges globally. A recent study has shown that physical activity protects children from the adverse effects of digital media on their weight later in adolescence.
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Faster eating linked to obesity risk in children: Study
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], July 10 (ANI): A study has recently found that impulsiveness tied to faster eating, can lead to obesity risk in children.
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Impulsiveness tied to faster eating in children, can lead to obesity: Stud
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], July 8 (ANI): Parents, take note! A new study has found that children who eat slower are less likely to be extroverted and impulsive. The study also suggested that faster eating is linked to obesity risk in children.
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Mindfulness-based therapy helps obese children lose body weight
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 8 (ANI): According to a recent research study, Mindfulness-based therapy may help reduce stress, appetite, and body weight in children with obesity and anxiety.
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Scientists unravel the complexities of childhood obesity in recent study
Updated : 6 years, 2 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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Obesity affects blood test results in 70 percent of children, says study
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 18 (ANI): Obesity can potentially influence the way in which routine blood tests are interpreted in children, as per findings of a latest research.
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Childhood obesity linked to poor performance in school
Updated : 7 years, 4 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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