Vitamin D Shows Promise for Treating Fatty Liver Disease in Kids
Scientists reviewed 26 studies involving over 1,500 children with fatty liver disease to see which medications work best. They found that vitamin D was the top …
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Early Life Factors That May Lead to Childhood Obesity Found in Major Study
Researchers looked at nearly 2 million children to find what happens in the first 1000 days of life that might lead to obesity later. They found seven key …
Read MoreCommunity Support Helps Moms Fight Child Stunting and Obesity Together
Researchers looked at 36 studies to find the best ways to help mothers prevent both stunting (being too short) and obesity in their children at the same time. …
Read MoreParent Training Programs Don't Prevent Obesity in Toddlers, Major Study Finds
A large study combining data from 17 trials and nearly 9,400 children found that parent-focused programs designed to prevent childhood obesity don't work as …
Read MoreLow-Sugar Diets and Supplements Help Kids with Fatty Liver Disease
Scientists looked at 31 studies involving 1,722 children and teens with fatty liver disease to find the best treatments. They discovered that low-sugar diets …
Read MoreSpecial Program Helps Native American Kids Fight Diabetes Risk
Researchers tested a special program called Tribal Turning Point to help Native American children who were overweight avoid getting type 2 diabetes. The study …
Read MoreWhy Some Kids Get Multiple Sclerosis: Genes and Environment Both Matter
Scientists are studying why some children develop multiple sclerosis (MS), a disease that affects the brain and nervous system. They've found that kids who get …
Read MoreMost Kids Don't Follow Daily Movement Rules That Keep Them Healthy
Scientists looked at research from around the world to see how well kids aged 5-17 follow daily movement guidelines. These guidelines include getting enough …
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