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Overweight Kids

Migraines More Frequent, Intense in Overweight Kids
But weight loss can ease the pain, study shows

Bullying Top Concern of Parents With Overweight Child
They view intimidation as even greater problem than obesity itself, study says

Kids Who Sleep Poorly at Risk for Being Overweight
Even an hour's less rest linked to doubled chance of weight gain, study finds

Surfing to a Higher Weight
Teen girls likely to be heavier if they spend a lot of time on the Internet, study shows

Mom’s Unhealthy Diet May Have Long-Term Impact on Baby
Rats fed junk food had higher cholesterol, blood fats into adulthood, British study finds

’Standard’ Glucose Test May Be Wrong One for Obese Children
Fasting blood glucose test less reliable than glucose stress test in detecting prediabetes

Children’s Neck Size Associated With Sleep Disorders
Study says it should be considered in those with history of snoring, apnea

Risk Factors for Eating Disorders Vary by Gender
Rejecting media images, resilience to negative comments should be focus of prevention

Lifestyle Changes Can Keep Diabetes at Bay for 14 Years
Among people at high risk, healthy eating and exercise can delay disease, researchers say

Birth Size, Early Weight Gain Tied to Boost in Heart Risks
Finnish study says early start to healthy lifestyles can pay big dividends later

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