obese kids

As Adams wrote this morning, it seems that a large number of American parents are in denial about how large their kids are. We're not talking tall, ... Read More »

The debate about ADHD rages on (due to concerns about psychiatric treatment drugs), but new research from the University of Florida is now saying that ... Read More »

Big surprise this week, as a new study concluded that watching large amounts of television can increase blood pressure in kids. While the American ... Read More »

If you're aware of any obese kids in your family (maybe even your own), you may want to have them checked for an iron deficiency. A new report ... Read More »

It's enlightening to hear that family programs that encourage children with weight problems to make lifestyle changes are being endorsed by many ... Read More »

Obesity among the American teenage population is no laughing matter -- more and more kids seem to be packing on the extra pounds these days. What is ... Read More »

Are parents responsible for the obesity of their kids? In some direct and indirect ways, many are. Passivity parenting and disengagement all lead to ... Read More »

As the number of obese kids in the U.S. rises, the number of obese kids in Europe and China is also rising. What is going on -- why are so many kids ... Read More »

Researchers stated this week that overweight kids (obese ones, to be specific) are probably more likely to need ear tubes due to an increasing and ... Read More »

Are kids more apt to be slimmer (read: healthier) when in school? Most likely, yes -- according to a new study. Kids are fatter when school is out of ... Read More »