LA Post reports that air pollution levels are rising globally, posing serious risks to public health, and emerging research ...

As a specialty registrar in pediatric dentistry, I've seen first-hand the pain children experience because of poor oral ...

Specifically, a child is three to four times more likely to become an obese adult if their mom was obese, researchers ...

A new study suggests that factors beyond individual control—such as socioeconomic status and maternal health—can ...

Obesity is a risk factor for adverse health outcomes involving multiple organ systems. Prior studies have analyzed conditions individually, limiting understanding of obesity's total health burden.

Maternal influences have a persistent effect on offspring obesity through age 42 years, according to a study published online ...

Obesity and overweight refer to excessive fat accumulation. Addressing obesity and overweight conditions is crucial for ...

Dr Ray O’Connor takes a look at some of the most recent clinical studies on obesity – a major global health crisis ...

A study finds that factors beyond a person’s control, like socioeconomic status and whether their mom smoked or was obese, can influence whether they are overweight or obese as teenagers or ...

Obesity is at epidemic proportions in the United ... behaviors than other groups despite the more disadvantaged risk factor profile. "We also found that this association is strong in residents ...

A mom's smoking also increased their kid's risk of adult obesity by 60% to 80% ... "The persistent importance of maternal factors well into their children's adult life illustrates the 'long ...