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The prevalence of obesity in the United States for children and adolescents between the ages of 2 and 19 years old is 19.7% affecting approximately 14.7 million of the nation’s youths who are experiencing immediate obesity-related health issues such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, joint problems and breathing problems like asthma …
News Release Research Highlights: Study finds that young adult binge drinks show alterations in the gut microbiome. The alternations are linked with poor ability to recognise emotions and cravings to consume alcohol. Youth binge drinking can have short and long-term impacts on health and well-being. Youth binge drinkers show alterations in the gut microbiome, a …
Having teenage obesity increases the risk for 17 different cancers, according to recent research from the University of Gothenburg published in the journals Obesity and Cancer Medicine. The study revealed that young adults, particularly men, who are overweight when they are 18 years old have a significantly higher risk of developing cancer later in life, …
Being overweight in childhood and in early adulthood are discrete risk factors for blood clots later in life, a University of Gothenburg study shows. The study is based on the early BMI history of more than 37,000 men and information about their thrombi, if any, in adulthood. The association between obesity and blood clots is …
A cluster randomized controlled trial conducted by researchers with UTHealth Houston School of Public Health and The University of Texas at Austin found that Texas Sprouts — a gardening, nutrition, and cooking intervention implemented in elementary schools in Austin — improved glucose control and reduced bad cholesterol in high-risk minority youth. The results were published …
Can aging be reversed or rather prevented? This is a question that most people battle with when looking to invest in their longevity. Aging is normal for all human beings and can be affected by both intrinsic and extrinsic factors. These factors play a huge role in contributing to the appearance of signs of aging. …
If you put on some weight over the last two years, you’re not alone. But adults weren’t the only ones who packed on the so-called “COVID 15ish.” The percentage of obese children and teens jumped from 19% pre-pandemic to 22%, according to a study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And the rate …
When San Francisco voters overwhelmingly approved a ballot measure banning the sale of flavored tobacco products in 2018, public health advocates celebrated. After all, tobacco use poses a significant threat to public health and health equity, and flavors are particularly attractive to youth. But according to a new study from the Yale School of Public …
The data show youth use of any tobacco product declining, but youth e-cigarette use has increased dramatically since 2011, and data show a sharp increase of disposable products by youth. 2020 Findings on All Tobacco Use The data show youth use of any tobacco product declining, with an estimated 1.73 million fewer youth currently using …
November is National Diabetes Month, a time when communities across the country team up to bring attention to diabetes. according to the NIH, this year’s focus is on taking care of youth who have diabetes. Diabetes is one of the most common chronic conditions in school-age youth in the United States, affecting about 193,000 youth …