childhood obesity

Trends in Body Composition and Cardiometabolic Risk Factors in Spanish Children Over Three Decades

By MedXY 10/05/2025

This article reviews a 30-year study from Spain analyzing body composition and cardiometabolic risk factors in children aged 8-11, showing obesity plateauing, lipid improvements, blood pressure reductions, but rising insulin levels from 1992 to 2022.

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How Air Pollution in Pregnancy May Shape Your Child’s Weight: Between Prenatal PM2.5 Exposure and Childhood Obesity

By MedXY 07/29/2025

Emerging research reveals that prenatal exposure to fine particulate air pollution (PM2.5) may significantly increase a child’s risk of developing obesity, spotlighting pregnancy as a critical window for future health.

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Severe Childhood Obesity Linked to Elevated Health Risks

By MedXY 07/25/2025

A new study highlights the growing prevalence of extreme pediatric obesity in the U.S. and its association with serious metabolic and cardiovascular health risks, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions.