Childhood Obesity News Monitoring

Researchers: Childhood Obesity Increases Risk of Stigma

[Sun, 11 May 2025 12:19:05 +0300] Texas - Saba: Researchers reported that childhood obesity increases a person's risk of experiencing discrimination because of their weight, and the risk of experiencing discrimination or stigma due to their weight may …

GHS Warns of Rising Childhood Obesity in Ghana

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has voiced concern over the rising incidence of overweight and obesity among children in the country. Joseph Owusu Asante, a nutritionist with the Nutrition Unit of the Bono Regional Health Directorate, attributed the …

Childhood Obesity Triples Odds Of Weight Discrimination

Key Takeaways Childhood obesity increases a person’s risk of weight discrimination People were 2.8 times more likely to experience weight stigma if they had severe obesity before age 18 Researchers recommend screening for weight stigma among people being …

Childhood Obesity Triples Odds Of Weight Discrimination

Children eat more after seeing just five minutes of junk food ads, study finds

Children will eat significantly more calories in a day after watching just five minutes of junk food advertising, according to a groundbreaking study. Young people who saw or heard adverts for products high in saturated fat, sugar and salt consumed an …

Five minutes of junk food adverts ‘lead children to eat 130 extra calories per day’

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50% Of Indian Kids Might Soon Need Glasses Due To Phone Usage

Excessive use of phones, tablets, and computers—referred to as screen addiction—has become a major health concern for children, according to both parents and doctors. Screen addiction has been linked to childhood obesity, which increases the risk of …

Five minutes exposure to junk food marketing results in children consuming 130 kcals more per day, regardless of media ...

Exposure to junk food advertisements (relative to non-food) results in children and adolescents  consuming significantly more calories during the day, regardless of the type of media advertising, according to a randomised crossover trial being presented at …

Just five minutes of exposure to junk food advertising makes children eat more

Scientists have revealed how just five minutes of exposure to junk food advertising causes children to consume more calories later that day. Research has shown how even adverts which show a familiar fast food brand logo - but no food product - cause kids …

Five minutes of junk food advertising ‘leads children to eat 130 extra calories’

Five minutes of junk food advertising results in children consuming 130 extra calories per day, researchers say. A study found that advertising and marketing across platforms such as social media, TV and podcasts all had a similar effect. The research, …

The Best Simpsons Episodes From Season 10-19, Ranked

Summary Apocalypse Cow introduces Mary Spuckler & showcases Bart caring for a cow. Wizard of Evergreen Terrace features Homer inventing with memeworthy moments. The Heartbroke Kid features Albert Brooks & hilarious weight-loss camp antics. The …

Billings speaks up: Letters to the editor for the week of May. 9, 2025

Republican Party is erasing women’s rights I find it laughable that Kerri Seekins-Crowe (Guest view April 30) feels that women are “being erased by discrimination” in reference to HB 121 being blocked by the court. She says that it’s discrimination to say …

WVSOM Commencement Ceremony celebrates Class of 2025

The WVSOM Class of 2025 On the afternoon of May 2, members of the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine’s (WVSOM) Class of 2025had something to dance about. A pediatrician noted for encouraging his patients to exercise through rhythmic movement was …

Now's the Time for Whole Milk Bill

Published: Friday, May 9, 2025 The following is from Gregg Doud, president and CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation. After years of patient effort, Congress seems headed for a long-overdue correction to misguided nutrition policy. The Whole Milk …

BMI during pregnancy linked to child's risk of overweight or obesity

Funder: Research relating to this abstract was funded by National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia. From: Europen Congress on Obesity (ECO) The greater a woman’s BMI in early pregnancy, the more likely her child is to develop overweight or …

Ivanka Trump, in rare public appearance, champions access to fresh produce

Ivanka Trump made a rare public appearance at an annual summit in Arkansas, hosted by the heirs of the Walmart empire, on Thursday. She has avoided the spotlight since her father took office for his second term, even though she served as a close adviser to …

Emphasis on fruit and vegetables in new school meals regulation

Currently, the food served in kindergartens and schools is based on requirements established in 2008. However, food choices and children's health have changed over time, prompting the Ministry of Social Affairs to draft a new regulation that will …

'Blanket Ban' On Junk Food Ads In South Australia Sparks Debate

The Australian Association of National Advertisers (AANA) has strongly criticized a new public health policy in South Australia that will ban advertisements for foods like ham salad sandwiches from public transport. The AANA, which opposes all advertising …

Keep your shirt on, just change colors

Polashirt - It’s a Philly pronunciation from my childhood – short sleeves, no collar, usually with horizontal stripes. When I first arrived at Cape in the 1970s, the Black students called shirts with horizontal stripes “white boy shirts.” Now as it relates …

First 5 California and First 5 San Diego Announce Stronger Starts Statewide Day of Action with Family Event

First 5 California and First 5 San Diego hosted a joint event today to commemorate Stronger Starts Statewide Day of Action 2025 SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- First 5 California and First 5 San Diego hosted a joint …

California Dispensaries Redefine Cannabis Retail Through Innovation and Community Engagement

818 Brands, Gradus Hollywood, and The Syndicate Tarzana Showcase Distinctive Approaches to Customer Experience and Local Connection LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As California’s cannabis industry continues to …

Charitable Intentions Inspire Charitable Results at REVEL

REVEL’S Charity Carnaval in 2025 Will Support SickKids Foundation NIAGARA FALLS, ONTARIO, CANADA, May 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The REVEL Charity Carnaval has become a unique, annual tradition, hosted by REVEL REALTY INC. in support of …

Chronicle Associates Presents: Pursuit of Freedom – A Memoir of Courage and Reinvention

Chronicle Associates Presents: From Tehran to Triumph: Fariba Kalantari’s Inspiring Memoir “Pursuit of Freedom” Chronicles the Journey of Reinvention and Hope HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, May 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pursuit of Freedom: A …

Surgeon General's Warning: Social Media Risks Demand Comprehensive Youth Mental Health Support

U.S. Surgeon General warns of social media’s harm to youth mental health, urging action to curb risks like anxiety, depression, and cyberbullying. CA, UNITED STATES, May 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory on …

The Role of Hair Transplantation in Boosting Self-Esteem and Confidence – Smile Hair Clinic's Expertise

ISTANBUL, TURKEY, May 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hair loss is a common issue that affects millions of people worldwide, and its impact goes beyond just physical appearance. It can significantly affect one’s self-esteem and confidence, leading …

Best Vyvanse Alternative Over the Counter for ADHD - Natural Vyvanse Substitute - Noocube

London, May 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vyvanse is a prescription medication that is used to treat ADHD symptoms, but it can be expensive and some people don't like the idea of taking a drug class medicine or stimulant medications.  For these reasons …

Akero Therapeutics présente les résultats de la 96e semaine de l’essai clinique de phase 2b SYMMETRY sur l’éfruxifermine ...

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, État de Californie, 10 mai 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Akero Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ : AKRO), une société en phase clinique développant des traitements révolutionnaires pour les patients atteints de maladies métaboliques graves et dont …

Akero Therapeutics präsentiert auf dem EASL-Kongress 2025 die Ergebnisse nach 96 Wochen der klinischen Phase-IIb-Studie ...

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Kalifornien, May 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Akero Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: AKRO), ein in der klinischen Phase tätiges Unternehmen, das bahnbrechende Therapien für Patienten mit schwerwiegenden Stoffwechselkrankheiten entwickelt, …

MEDVi Under Review: Best GLP-1 Semaglutide & Terzepatide Compound Solution for Personalized Weight Loss

New York, May 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In This Article, You’ll Discover: The growing challenges with traditional weight loss methods and why most diets fail What GLP-1 receptor agonists like Semaglutide and Tirzepatide are and how they support …

Sumatra Slim Belly Tonic Reviews: 2025 Real User Reviews Analyzed & Verified (Blue Tonic for Weight Loss)

LOS ANGELES, May 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Losing weight these days can feel more difficult than ever. Despite trying countless diets, workout routines, and the latest supplements, many people still struggle with stubborn belly fat that just won't …

RPM Healthcare Applauds New York’s Medicaid Reimbursement for Remote Patient Monitoring

ST. PETERSBURG, FL, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- RPM Healthcare proudly supports New York State Medicaid’s decision to reimburse Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) services under CPT code 99457, marking a significant advancement …

RPM Healthcare Study on Stage 2 Hypertension Published in The American Journal of Managed Care

ST. PETERSBURG, FL, FL, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- RPM Healthcare is proud to announce the publication of its peer-reviewed study, “Effect of Remote Patient Monitoring on Stage 2 Hypertension,” in The American Journal of …

Madrigal Announces New Clinical Data Demonstrating Rezdiffra™ (resmetirom) Significantly Improved Multiple Noninvasive ...

Late-breaking results from the open-label compensated MASH cirrhosis (F4c) arm of the Phase 3 MAESTRO-NAFLD-1 trial presented at the EASL Congress 65% of patients with clinically significant portal hypertension (CSPH) at baseline moved into lower risk …

Nurses Denounce Trump Health Policies to Celebrate Nurses Week

Nursing advocates release statement and video calling for global resistance to Trump Administration’s attacks on public health BALTIMORE, MD, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hundreds of nurses have signed a statement opposing …

Less Cancer Calls on Congress to Exercise Compassion as DOGE Cuts Cancer Research and Prevention Initiatives

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Less Cancer, a 501(c)3 charity working to educate the public and create proactive public policies regarding cancer and cancer prevention, is calling on Congress and the public to …

6 Best Fat Burners For Women: Top Over the Counter and Online Pills and Fat Burning Supplements For Women Weight Loss In ...

New York City, NY, May 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- It has now been proven scientifically that women may have a harder time losing weight and burning off body fat as compared to men. Doesn’t seem fair, but this is the truth.  Why this happens is because of …

Best Fat Burners For Men 2025: Top Weight Loss Pills & Supplements For Fast Fat Loss - Wolfson Brands Ltd

New York City, May 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Introduction: Why Fat Burners Are a Game-Changer for Men in 2025 Losing weight and building a leaner physique are common goals for men in 2025. But even with the best diet and workout routine, shedding …

4 Best Supplements for Muscle Growth in 2025 - Legal Steroid Alternatives & Bodybuilding Supplements for Bulking and ...

Glasgow, May 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The best legal supplements for muscle growth is presented by Wolfson Brands Building serious muscle isn’t just about hitting the gym hard, it’s about giving your body the right supplements to gain muscle size, …

A groundbreaking discovery of a common master switch to cure Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and other brain-related diseases

A breakthrough that could save millions of lives NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The 21st edition of Sustainability Through Science and Technology Summit 2025 (SIPS 2025), dedicated to Prof. Aaron Ciechanover, Nobel …