Weight Loss

Children's Health 24 Mar 2018

Combating childhood obesity by preventing “fatty liver” in fetus

New research published in The Journal of Physiology indicates that an obese pregnant mother and exposure to a high fat, high sugar diet during pregnancy…

Children's Health 01 Jan 2018

Child sexual abuse affects victim’s brain

A fresh look at neurobiological research shoots down any remaining myths that adult-child sex could be less harmful than claimed.

Children's health 18 May 2017

Modest Increases in Kids’ Physical Activity Could Avert Billions

Elementary school children who participate in physical activity would avoid medical costs and lost wages over the course of their lifetimes, new research suggests.

Children's health 13 Jul 2016

Childhood fitness a trump card in better adult heart health

A new study from a group of international researchers has found that aerobic exercise in childhood can help offset the long-term heart health risks associated…

Children's health 13 Jul 2015

Childhood obesity prevention program gets tick of approval from top doctor

The champion of childhood obesity prevention and former AMA Qld president Dr Shaun Rudd has given the thumbs up to a free state government-funded program…

Hormones 24 Jul 2014

Lauren overcomes the challenges of gestational diabetes

Gestational diabetes in pregnancy affects women in the third trimester and is managed with healthy eating according to a diabetes diet.

Children's health 04 Jul 2014

Aussies getting bigger quicker

As many as 11 million Australian adults, 63% of the population are overweight according to a new global study published in The Lancet today.

Children's health 23 May 2014

Genetics explain why some boys and girls are bigger than others

The influence of genetic factors on differences between children's Body Mass Index (BMI) increases from 43% at age 4 to 82% at age 10, reports…

Children's health 10 Jan 2014

Inadequate Pregnancy Weight Gain a Risk Factor for Infant Mortality

Women who do not gain enough weight during pregnancy are at increased risk of losing their baby in its first year of life, according to a new study by researchers in the University of Maryland School of Public Health. This study examined the relationship between gestational weight gain, mothers’ body…