What is Meningitis? Two types of meningitis exist; viral and bacterial. Viral meningitis is caused by a virus and is more common. Bacterial meningitis is caused by bacteria and it …
The Future Consequences of Childhood Obesity
If childhood obesity continues to be unacknowledged by U.S. parents, fatalities will continue to rise along with the $174 billion in health care dollars spent on the diagnosis of diabetes.
Sleep Behaviors Linked to Childhood Obesity in Teens
Which teen is more likely to be overweight: the teen who sleeps 6 hours per night, or the teen who sleeps 9 hours per night? According to a study reported in …
Early Childhood Obesity Intervention Is a Must
By the age of two, about one-third of all children in the U.S. are overweight or obese. This is not cute childhood chubbiness; it’s excess weight that causes real harm to their little bodies.
TV Commercials Tied to Childhood Obesity
The more TV a kid watches, the less exercise he or she gets. However, parents must also be aware that the type of TV their children watch can also have an enormous effect on weight gain.
Boil It, Cook It, Peel It, or Forget It – Tips for International Travel
International travel tips from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provide an easy way to remember how to stay healthy when eating in a foreign country.