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Comparing BMI of siblings and breastfeeding history implies that breastfeeding can help in preventing childhood obesity and overweight, a new research suggests.

Love them or loathe them, TV's so-called 'celebrity' chefs have played a significant part in raising the nation's consciousness of the importance of fresh ingredients.

According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, 25% of children are obese or overweight. Childhood obesity is becoming an epidemic with lifelong consequences.

Frequent family meals help parents raise academically and socially successful, drug-free children. Family meals also reduce obesity and the risk of depression.

Five top reasons to visit US state parks include parks providing free and low-cost family fun on a budget. Good exercise, bonding and spiritual renewal are others.

Part one of a two-part series on getting kids to be more active. Offers reasons kids need to be active and suggestions for families with limited time or money.

Skip the annual holiday season weight gain by adopting a few simple lifestyle adjustments that will enable you to get healthy, lose weight, and still enjoy festivities.

Obesity is a key driver to explosive health care costs, which is hurting the economy, according to a new study by the National Business Group on Health.

Many researchers believe that there are a number of specific factors that influence the likelihood of childhood obesity. These components affect obesity later in life.

Since obesity is one of the major risk factors for diabetes, the "diabesity" epidemic is rapidly growing alongside the expanding obesity epidemic.

The best fruit juice for infants and toddlers is organic, low in sugar, and flavorful. First Juice is an excellent choice for a child's first fruit juice.

A tea made solely with the leaves of Camellia sinensis, that has undergone minimal oxidation during processing. Green tea originates from China.

Winter holiday weight gain averages only one pound (not five), but accumulates through the years and may be a major contributor to obesity in later life.

Several evidences from both human and animal models convince that there is a causal relation between a too fast infant growth and propensity to the metabolic syndrome.

With the rise in soda consumption parallel with the rise in obesity, research suggests that sugary drinks may be one of the causes of obesity.

Weight loss studies indicate that by monitoring their weight gain in pregnancy, women can reduce their children's risk for obesity.

A new study in Cancer Research shows that obesity hinders chemotherapy in children with childhood leukemia.

Already well-known for its heart benefits and cancer-fighting properties, resveratrol may also help those with weight related problems.

Patient education benefits the patients, health care community, insurance companies and taxpayers. Making a patient knowledgeable gives them the power to succeed.

Who or what is to blame for the growing number of obese teens? Do teens simply inherit the fat gene or does their obesity have more to do with poor food choices?

Lifestyle plays an important role in keeping certain diseases at bay. Apply these simple lifestyle modifications to stay clear of breast cancer.

Infants accelerated growth can lead to obesity and cardiovascular diseases later in life. A proper feeding will keep your baby's normal development and avoid these risks.

Can research prove that the number of daily meals children eat is related to their weight? When is a child obese? King's College research provides some answers.

Exercise is an effective and natural remedy for ADHD because it develops the executive functions of the brain and releases natural mood-regulating brain chemicals.

Preventing weight gain is a very good idea because taking off excess pounds and keeping them off is not easy. Weight gain may be largely due to your external environment.

Oats are a nutritional power food and have many health benefits including decreasing heart disease and diabetes. This is not your average breakfast cereal.

The benefits of physical activity are endless. But when old man winter rears his head, kids may need a little encouragement to exercise during the cold weather.

Eating foods rich in calcium, as well as minerals and vitamins that work synergistically with calcium, helps to prevent bone loss and enhance mental and physical health.

Tips are provided for a running exercise program to help prevent obesity and keep weight under control for a lifetime while improving health.