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New England Journal Refutes Weight-Loss Beliefs in New Review

Posted: Monday, February 11, 2013

With data from the scientific literature, some of the most firmly held beliefs about weight loss are unproven or downright untrue.

Never Too Young to Get Healthy

Posted: Tuesday, January 08, 2013

Obesity rates in children call for early patient education on healthy lifestyles.

Child Obesity Risks Greater than Thought

Posted: Tuesday, October 02, 2012

Children who are obese may have an even higher risk for heart disease, diabetes, and other weight-related diseases later in life than has been thought.

Childhood Obesity Affects Brain Development

Posted: Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Brain development issues may occur in children who are overweight, obese, or at risk for metabolic syndrome.

Using Antibiotics in Babies May Increase Risk for Obesity and Diabetes

Posted: Friday, August 31, 2012

New research suggests that giving babies antibiotics between the ages of 10 months and 3 years may increase their chances of being overweight in childhood.

Both Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Rates Increase Significantly among American Youth

Posted: Monday, June 11, 2012

The prevalence of both type 1 and type 2 increased among young people substantially over the past decade. Researchers also found that complications such as nerve damage are…

Treating Type 2 Diabetes in Youth

Posted: Monday, May 07, 2012

Rising childhood obesity in America has brought more cases of type 2 diabetes in youth. A combination of 2 diabetes drugs was more effective in treating youth with type 2 diabetes than metformin alone, according to a new study.

Type 2 More Dangerous in Children

Posted: Sunday, May 06, 2012

Alarming increases of type 2 diabetes in children are no closer to being managed successfully and more aggressive treatment is needed at the start of diagnosis due to the fact that one drug is not enough to control blood sugars.

Autism Linked to Mom's Diabetes

Posted: Sunday, April 15, 2012

Mothers who are obese or who have diabetes appear to be more likely to have children with neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism....

Bariatric Surgery Beats Regular Therapy in Obese Diabetes Patients, Independent of Weight Loss

Posted: Monday, April 09, 2012

Bariatric surgery performed considerably better than traditional medical therapy in obese patients with type 2 diabetes, independent of weight loss according to findings from two randomized trials published online....