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June 3, 2024/Children's Health

Lasting Impact: The Long-Term Effects of Childhood Obesity

Early weight gain can lead to health issues like heart disease, diabetes and cancer

Parent measures child's growth by marking the wall they stand against.

October 27, 2023/Children's Health

Is Your Child’s Growth on Target?

As long as your child is trending upward, even just slightly, there’s usually little reason to worry

Weight scale with arrow pointing to overweight is shown with sneakers and a water bottle in foreground.

September 11, 2023/Heart Health

Is It Healthy To Be ‘Fat and Fit’?

Having obesity brings long-term health risks no matter your fitness level

person at desk sweating and using a desk fan

June 13, 2023/Primary Care

Why Am I Always Hot?

The not-so-sweet heat could be from a medical condition, menopause or even spicy foods

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Different people on beach with a variety of body shapes.

January 14, 2023/Wellness

What Does Your Body Shape Say About Your Health?

Any body shape can be a healthy one, but a thicker midsection can be a red flag

January 6, 2023/Wellness

Overweight and Obesity: What They Mean and Why They Matter

They’re legit health conditions, and not entirely in your control

April 21, 2022/Wellness

Is Obesity a Disease?

What we often get wrong and how it can be managed

February 22, 2021/Diabetes & Endocrinology

Do You Know The Color of Body Fat?

Discover why one kind of fat can be fatal

An illustration of hamburgers, hot dogs, and soda

January 28, 2021/Nutrition

Here’s How Fast Food Can Affect Your Body

From your mood to your heart and your gut

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