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Taking antibiotics within the first two years of life is linked to a higher body mass index (BMI) in childhood, according to a new study. The research will be presented at the Pediatric Academic ...

Prenatal PM2.5 exposure is associated with increased childhood obesity risk, particularly during critical developmental windows like pregnancy and early infancy. The study found no significant ...

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Despite slashing sugary drink sales by over 25%, Philadelphia’s beverage tax reveals nuanced effects on children’s weight, spotlighting the complexity of tackling pediatric obesity. Study: The ...

* Antibiotic exposure <2 yrs linked to a 0.067 higher zBMI at age 2 * 9% increased overweight risk and 20% higher obesity risk by age 12 * No obesity link when antibiotics used //before/during ...

New research shows that children who adhere to the Mediterranean diet, especially consuming nuts and vegetables, may experience lower weight gain, but the overall effects are modest after accounting ...

In a recent study published in Pediatrics, researchers examined the association between a vegetarian diet and growth, micronutrients, and lipids among healthy children. They also assessed the impact ...