Obese Moms, Asthmatic Kids

“Babies born to obese mothers may have an increased risk of asthma, according to data from a new study to be presented on May 19 at the 105th International Conference of the American Thoracic Society in San Diego.” read more…

Probiotics May Help Ward Off Obesity, Study In Pregnant Women Suggests

“One year after giving birth, women were less likely to have the most dangerous kind of obesity if they had been given probiotics from the first trimester of pregnancy, found new research that suggests manipulating the balance of bacteria in the gut may help fight obesity.” read more…

Snacking On Sweets During Pregnancy May Lead To The Birth Of A Heavier Baby With An Increased Risk Of Childhood Obesity

“Mothers who snack on high GI (Glycaemic Index) foods like chocolate and white bread during later pregnancy may give birth to heavier babies with a greater risk of childhood obesity, according to new research published in the British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.” read more…

Obesity Associated With Detrimental Changes In Ovary

“Obese women have alterations in their ovaries which might be responsible for an egg’s inability to make an embryo, according to a new study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM).” read more…

Childhood Obesity May Cause Thyroid Problems

“Childhood obesity may alter the structure and function of the thyroid gland, an organ in the neck that releases hormones crucial to metabolism.” read more…

TV, Internet Causing Kids Harm: Report

“There’s a strong link between media exposure and childhood obesity, smoking and sexual activity, according to U.S. researchers who reviewed 173 studies on media and health conducted over the past three decades.” read more…

Obese kids have prematurely aged neck arteries

“The neck arteries of obese children and teens look more like those of 45-year-olds, according to research presented at the American Heart Association’s annual meeting.” read more…

Child’s sleep linked to adulthood obesity risk

“Consistently getting a good night’s sleep may help protect children from becoming obese as adults, a study published Monday suggests.” read more…

Obesity increases risk of miscarriage

“Obesity appears to increase the risk of miscarriage, according to a review study appearing in the journal Fertility and Sterility.” read more…

Teenage weight may affect later fertility

“Teenagers who are either underweight or obese are likely to have fewer children in adulthood, a study has found.” read more…