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Obese Kids at Higher Risk for Heart Disease
2:00 to Read | study, heart disease, childhood obesity
Obese children as young as two could already be developing heart disease. Learn more in today's Hot Topic.

Obesity Study: Teen Diabetes and Heart Disease
2:00 to Read | teen obesity, study, heart disease, diabetes
Teenage obesity is having a direct effect on their chances for a long and healthy life. Learn more in Hot Topics.

Obese Children’s Poor Diet Linked to Heart Disease
children, diet, heart disease, obesity, Parenting
After reviewing the results, researchers noticed that the older teens showed signs of inflammation, insulin resistance – which can lead to diabetes- and oxidative stress, which can lead to blood vessel damage. Any one of these conditions could be a pre-curser to heart disease. If a child has all three, it becomes a very worrisome prospect for the child’s future health.
More Kids Becoming Severely Obese
diabetes, eating, heart disease, obesity, overweight
A new study shows that in the last 25 years, rates of severe childhood obesity in the United States have tripled.
Importance of Cholesterol Screening
heart disease, illness
Once again there is a lot of news about the appropriate time to screen children for lipid abnormalities.