In US community efforts to prevent childhood obesity, women leaders with more experience and connections have the greatest impact

The 2026 Childhood Obesity Conference, 'Be the Reason Kids Greaux Healthy,' will explore strategies for preventing and treating childhood obesity, bringing together healthcare professionals, researchers, educators, and community leaders. The conference will feature keynotes, sessions, and poster presentations on emerging topics in pedi...

The Greaux Healthy initiative, launched by Pennington Biomedical Research Center, aims to prevent and treat childhood obesity in Louisiana. Studies show that childhood obesity is a national healthcare crisis in Louisiana, with over 1 in 3 children living with overweight or obesity.

A large European meta-analysis has found that exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) during pregnancy and childhood is associated with an increased risk of childhood overweight or obesity. Higher levels of PM2.5 during pregnancy were linked to a 23% increased risk of childhood obesity in children aged 9-12 years.

Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine found that partnering with local religious leaders increased the adoption of family planning methods in Tanzania. The approach, which involves workshops and training for faith leaders, led to a 19% rise in contraceptive uptake in communities where religious leaders participated.

A study of nearly 61,000 women in Denmark found that childhood obesity and overweight trajectories were associated with a lower likelihood of giving birth in adulthood. Women with higher BMI trajectories during childhood had a greater risk of childlessness, particularly at older ages.

A Griffith University study found that male and female leaders' emotional behavior influences employees' wellbeing, attitudes, and workplace behavior. Female employees prefer emotional support from female leaders, while male employees value task-focused support from male leaders.