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Overweight Kids Do Better with a Family Plan

Getting the family on board with lifestyle changes such as diet and exercise can make it easier for kids to lose weight and keep it off. >

New Guidance on Caffeine

The American Heart Association says caffeine equivalent to 3 to 5 cups of coffee a day offers heart benefits. Energy drinks, not so much. >

Postpartum Weight Loss Is All in the Timing

Gaining weight is common during pregnancy. Losing it is tough. An intermittent weight-loss strategy that fits the family routine can help. >

Prices for GLP-1 Drugs Surge

Use of diabetes and weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound has grown by up to 600%. Prices have also soared. Are the costs sustainable? >

A Breakthrough for Kids Who Avoid Food

ARFID is more than picky eating. It can leave kids malnourished. Two approaches seem to help kids who fear food give it another try. >

Fish Oil Falls Short

It's not that omega 3 fatty acids aren't good for your health -- they just don't seem to protect your brain from the changes of Alzheimer's. >

Kids' Brains Shrink with Ultraprocessed Foods

Ultraprocessed food consumption has been linked to a loss of brain volume. Regions involved with motivation and emotion were affected. >

Trouble Getting Weight Loss Drugs Covered by Insurance? Here’s What To Know

A professional in-home caregiver lost her coverage for Zepbound. >

Sugar-Sweetened Drinks Lead to High Blood Pressure in Kids

Hypertension is rising among the young and can lead to heart problems. Fruit juices contribute, too. To stay hydrated, drink water. >

GLP-1 RA Drugs Appear to Cut Breast Cancer Risk

The popular drugs prescribed for diabetes and weight loss seem to also contribute to a reduced risk of developing breast cancer. >

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