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• Preventing Childhood Trauma Avoids Health Problems As Adults: CDC

  November 8, 2019

  Martha Garcia

  A CDC study links traumatic events in childhood to health risks later in life.

• Lead Exposure During Pregnancy May Increase Risk Of Childhood Obesity: Study

  October 11, 2019

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that lead exposure during pregnancy can lead to children with obesity later in life.

• Pain and Problems Often Persist After Knee Replacement Surgery: Study

  April 16, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study raises questions about the effectiveness of knee replacement surgery, indicating that most patients report no improvement in functionality or pain up to six months after surgery.

• Knee Implant Failure Risks Increased By Bone Loss, Obesity, Unusual Bone Shape: Study

  February 16, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study appears to identify several factors that may contribute to tibial loosening and tibial failures that result in the need for knee implant revision surgery.

• New Hypertension Guidelines Warn Of Increasing High Blood Pressure Among U.S. Teens, Children

  August 24, 2017

  Martha Garcia

  An increasing number of children and teens are developing high blood pressure, according to a group that has set new guidelines for treating and diagnosing pediatric hypertension.

• BPA Exposure During Pregnancy May Increase Childhood Obesity Risk: Study

  February 9, 2017

  Martha Garcia

  A new study on mice suggests that BPA exposure can increase the risk of childhood obesity.

• Frequent Antibiotic Use Side Effects Linked to Obesity Risk: Study

  October 29, 2015

  Martha Garcia

  Children who are frequently given antibiotics may be more prone to gain weight than children who do not receive the...

• BPA, Phthalates May Increase Risk of Obesity and Diabetes: Group Warns

  October 1, 2015

  Martha Garcia

  A new report by the Endocrine Society warns that BPA and phthalates may play a role in diabetes and obesity.

• Antibiotic Use in Second, Third Trimester Linked to Childhood Obesity Risk: Study

  November 25, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study reveals that the use of antibiotics during pregnancy can increase the risk of childhood obesity.

• ADHD Drugs May Increase Risk of Teen Weight Gain: Study

  March 19, 2014

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds that the use of ADHD drugs may be tied to increased weight in teen years.