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This is how a child's height affects their future risk of obesity
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], July 8 (ANI): Children who are relatively tall for their age have a higher risk of developing obesity, according to a new study, published in Obesity.
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Study links antibiotic exposure in infants with higher risks of childhood
Updated : 6 years 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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Breathing polluted air linked to weight gain: Study
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Colorado [USA], Mar 15 (ANI): A recent study suggests that breathing dirty air takes a heavy toll on gut bacteria, boosting risk of obesity, diabetes, gastrointestinal disorders and other chronic illnesses.
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Poor sleep may increase risk of obesity, heart disease in women
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 18 (ANI): Women who sleep poorly tend to eat unhealthy food and consume a lower-quality diet, thereby increasing the risk of obesity and heart disease, according to a new study.
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Study reveals living in greener neighbourhoods may postpone natural onset
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 13 (ANI): Residing in greener spaces is associated with a wide variety of benefits, including a lower risk of obesity, improved attention capacity in children and slower physical decline in old age.
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Children of HIV positive mothers at risk of obesity, asthma
Updated : 6 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington DC [USA], Nov 16 (ANI): Children of mothers with HIV remain at higher risk of obesity and asthma-like symptoms, despite being uninfected claims a recent study.
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Impaired liver function during pregnancy increases obesity risk in childre
Updated : 6 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 11 (ANI): Impaired liver function in pregnant women may increase the risk of obesity in children by altering their gut bacteria, says a recent study.
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Children from disadvantaged backgrounds at higher risk of obesity
Updated : 7 years ago IST
Washington DC [USA], May 28 (ANI): Children from disadvantaged backgrounds indulge in lower levels of vigorous physical activity, researchers suggest. This lack of physical activity exposes them to obesity.
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Study finds a new way to reduce risk of childhood obesity
Updated : 7 years, 1 month 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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How TV advertising influences kid's weight
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 8 (ANI): Television advertisements of high-sugar cereals directed at children promote poor eating habits in them, thereby increasing the risk of obesity.
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Kids who have milk cereal drinks during infancy at higher risk of obesity
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 20 (ANI): Children are at a higher risk of being overweight if they have consumed milk cereal drinks every day during infancy, a new study has found.
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Does traffic noise increase the risk of obesity?
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 17 (ANI): Long-term exposure to road traffic noise can increase the risk of obesity, according to research.
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