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Early childhood health interventions could save billions in health costs later in life
Promoting the health of young children, before five years of age, could save society up to $65 billion in future health care costs. view more (2009-05-18)
Survivors of childhood leukemia, brain tumors more at risk for strokes later in life
Children who are successfully treated for brain tumors or leukemia are more likely to have strokes later in life, according to new research from UT Southwestern Medical Center. view more (2006-11-20)
Finding the right way to manage obesity
An expert in childhood obesity says fruit and vegetables must be made more accessible to poorer families. Dr Carolyn Summerbell, Reader in Human Nutrition with the University of Teesside's School of Health & Social Care, says price and accessibility is restricting the effectiveness of health promotion campaigns to encourage more healthy diets.... view more... (2003-12-05)
Childhood cancer survivors at increased risk of sarcoma
Survivors of childhood cancers have a ninefold increased risk of developing a secondary sarcoma—a cancer of connective or supportive tissue such as bone, fat, or muscle—compared with the general population. view more (2007-02-21)
Blocking an inter-generational cycle of obesity
Being exposed to high levels of nutrition before birth can influence the development of networks within the brain that regulate appetite to permanently set a pattern of appetite for life, according to researchers from the University of South Australia. view more (2006-11-22)
Risks to survival begin early in life
Adult death rates are higher among people growing up in poor living conditions, finds a study in this week’s BMJ. view more (2002-11-06)
Ideal weight varies across cultures, but body image dissatisfaction pervades
Different cultures have different standards and norms for appropriate body size and shape, which can effect how children perceive their body image. view more (2007-10-24)
UK Childhood Blindness More Common Than Previously Thought (p 1359)
Increased ethnic diversity and greater survival of low-birthweight babies is contributing to a higher proportion of children becoming visually impaired or blind, according to authors of a UK study in this week's issue of THE LANCET. The study also highlights how childhood visual impairment is associated with lower socio-economic status. The... view more... (2003-10-22)
Vitamin A deficiency linked to major intestinal surgery
Major intestinal surgery, including stomach reduction for obesity, may boost the chances of subsequent vitamin A deficiency, suggests a small study published ahead of print in the British Journal of Ophthalmology. view more (2006-06-14)
Is there a prospective association between obesity and periodontal disease?
This is the question asked by a team of investigators from the Harvard School of Public Health and the University of Puerto Rico, reporting their findings today during the 87th General Session of the International Association for Dental Research, convening at the Miami Beach Convention Center. view more (2009-04-06)
Childhood cancer survivors may have low birth weight children
Female childhood cancer survivors may face pregnancy problems, including early deliveries and low birth weight children. view more (2006-10-18)
Obesity strongly linked to pulmonary embolism and deep venous thrombosis
Since 1927, obesity has been thought to be a risk factor for fatal pulmonary embolism (PE). Because of the high proportion of obesity in the general population, previous studies have not determined whether obesity is an independent risk factor for PE or deep venous thrombosis (DVT). view more (2005-09-09)
Race and short sleep duration increase the risk for obesity
According to a research abstract that will be presented on Monday, June 8, at SLEEP 2009, the 23rd Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies, race significantly influences the risk of obesity conferred by short sleep duration, with blacks having a greater risk than whites. view more (2009-06-08)
Neighborhood greenness has long term positive impact on kids' health
In the first study to look at the effect of neighborhood greenness on inner city children's weight over time, researchers from the Indiana University School of Medicine, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis and the University of Washington report that higher neighborhood greenness is associated with slower increases in children's body... view more... (2008-10-28)
Turn off the TV - excessive television viewing in childhood and adolescence linked to poor adult health (pp 226, 257)
Children and adolescents who consistently watch television for 2 hours or more a day are at an increased risk of being overweight, to smoke, and to have high cholesterol concentrations in early adulthood-substantial risk factors for long-term health problems in later life-conclude authors of a study from New Zealand in this week's issue of THE... view more... (2004-07-14)
Issues and Action in Childhood Obesity Conference
Media Invitation *** Please see notes for editors *** ‘Issues and Action in Childhood Obesity’ A joint conference of the Association for the Study of Obesity and the University of Bristol Bristol: 17-18 September 2002 Experts on obesity are meeting at a two-day conference (17-18 September 2002) to discuss issues and actions in... view more... (2002-09-09)
IntegraGen to take a leading role in unraveling the genetics of obesity in a EUR14.5M EU funded program
IntegraGen, the personalized medicines company, is to take a significant role in the DiOgenes (Diet, Obesity and Genes) project. IntegraGen is one of a consortium of 30 EU organizations that has been awarded EUR14.5M to carry out a coordinated investigation into a broad range of factors influencing weight gain, from diet intervention to gene... view more... (2005-01-28)
BMJ Publishing Group launches UK`s first `virtual journal`
To celebrate World Asthma Day on 7 May 2002, the BMJ Publishing Group has joined forces with the American Society of Pediatrics to launch Paediatric Asthma - the UK’s first virtual journal. view more (2002-04-30)
Monell researchers find metabolic defect in liver that can lead to obesity
Researchers at the Monell Chemical Senses Center have identified a genetically-transmitted metabolic defect that can lead to obesity in some individuals. view more (2007-07-25)
Childhood adversities have a predictive role in peptic ulcer
Helicobacter pylori, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug use and smoking are the most important risk factors for peptic ulcer. view more (2009-07-29)
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