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Obesity in Children Is Rising Dramatically, and It Comes With Major – And Sometimes Lifelong – Health Consequences
By Christine Nguyen Children

Obesity in Children Is Rising Dramatically, and It Comes With Major – And Sometimes Lifelong – Health Consequences

In the past two decades, children have become more obese and have developed obesity at a younger age. A 2020 report found that 14.7 million children and adolescents in the U.S. live with obesity. Because obesity is a known risk factor for serious health problems, its rapid increase during the COVID-19 pandemic raised alarms. Without […]

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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Medically Reviewed Patty Weasler, RN Your Health

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is a condition that develops when too much fat is stored in the liver cells. Luckily there are steps you can take to help reduce your risk of NAFLD and it all starts with getting informed. Here’s what you need to know about NAFLD. 

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Long Term Health Complications of Childhood Obesity
By Jeff Hayward Children

Long Term Health Complications of Childhood Obesity

Childhood obesity is a growing problem in the U.S. – in fact, according to statistics from the American Heart Association, about 1 in 3-kids and teenagers are overweight or obese according to medically accepted guidelines. This is a not only a problem for kids now – it’s a problem that can follow them into adulthood, […]

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