The guidelines are rooted in a premise that should have been rejected long ago: that weight loss is the best path to health and happiness.
Why the New Obesity Guidelines for Kids Terrify Me
The guidelines are rooted in a premise that should have been rejected long ago: that weight loss is the best path to health and happiness.
| Date: | Jan. 26, 2023 5:00 AM ET |
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Consider drugs or surgery early for obesity in kids, new guidelines say
The longstanding practice of "watchful waiting," or delaying treatment to see whether children and teens outgrow or overcome obesity, "doesn't work," a leading researcher says.
Jan. 9, 2023 - Home - CBSNews.com - Top stories -
New US childhood obesity guidelines criticised by families
Some families worry that new guidelines from US paediatricians prioritise surgery and intensive therapy.
Jan. 29, 2023 - BBC News - Home - Top stories -
New Guidelines Underscore Complexity of Childhood Obesity
The A.A.P. is recommending early and intensive interventions. Can that happen without furthering stigma?
Jan. 25, 2023 - NYT > Top Stories - Top stories -
New guidelines for treating childhood obesity include medication and surgery
New recommendations to treat childhood obesity from the American Academy of Pediatrics now include considering weight loss medications and surgery. It's the first update in 15 years. Dr.
Jan. 10, 2023 - Home - CBSNews.com - Top stories -
Children with obesity should get proactive treatment, new guidelines say
Children should be proactively evaluated and treated for obesity, according to new guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics around childhood obesity.
Jan. 9, 2023 - ABC News: Top Stories - Top stories -
New guidelines for treating childhood obesity include medications and surgery for first time
The American Academy of Pediatrics updated its recommendations for treating childhood obesity, including medications and surgery for the first time.
Jan. 9, 2023 - NBC News Top Stories - Top stories -
Dr. David Agus on Jill Biden's skin cancer surgery, childhood obesity guidelines and more
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‘Damaged a generation of viewers, including me’: Joe Cornish on the most terrifying horror for kids
From blood-soaked children’s parties to spine-tingling spectral nuns, the Attack the Block director picks the traumatic 70s and 80s horror moments he can’t forget – no matter how he triesLately, people keep asking me if I have seen a ghost.
Feb. 1, 2023 - The Guardian - World -
Why Experts Are Urging Swifter Treatment for Children With Obesity
Growing research has shown that intensive interventions are needed, scientists say. Here is why their advice is changing.
Jan. 27, 2023 - NYT > Science - Science -
Why Experts Are Urging Swifter Treatment for Children With Obesity
Growing research has shown that intensive interventions are needed, scientists say. Here is why their advice is changing.
Jan. 27, 2023 - NYT > Health - Health -
Why Experts Are Urging Swifter Treatment for Children With Obesity
Growing research has shown that intensive interventions are needed, scientists say. Here is why their advice is changing.
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New Evil Dead Rise Trailer Shows A Bloody, Terrifying Family Drama
Warner Bros. has released the first red-band trailer for Evil Dead Rise, the fifth installment in the franchise.
Jan. 4, 2023 - GameSpot - All Content - Tech -
An Aggressive New Approach to Childhood Obesity
What’s behind updated guidelines for treating the condition?
Jan. 26, 2023 - NYT > Top Stories - Top stories -
New FDA guidelines would reduce — but not eliminate — lead in baby food
Draft guidelines released by the agency on Tuesday outline a new maximum amount of lead that should be found in baby food.
Jan. 24, 2023 - Home - CBSNews.com - Top stories -
Canada’s New Guidelines for Alcohol Say ‘No Amount’ Is Healthy
The guidance builds on growing evidence, after decades of sometimes conflicting research, that even small amounts of alcohol can have serious health consequences.
Jan. 19, 2023 - NYT > World News - World -
Canada’s New Guidelines for Alcohol Say ‘No Amount’ Is Healthy
The guidance builds on growing evidence, after decades of sometimes conflicting research, that even small amounts of alcohol can have serious health consequences.
Jan. 19, 2023 - NYT > Health - Health -
Canada’s New Guidelines for Alcohol Say ‘No Amount’ Is Healthy
The guidance builds on growing evidence, after decades of sometimes conflicting research, that even small amounts of alcohol can have serious health consequences.
Jan. 19, 2023 - NYT > Top Stories - Top stories -
New guidance: Treat childhood obesity aggressively
Children struggling with obesity should be evaluated and treated early and aggressively, according to new guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook shares more.
Jan. 10, 2023 - Home - CBSNews.com - Top stories -
Why Luminar’s CEO is running over fake kids in a Tesla at CES
Austin Russell is trying to prove that automotive-safety systems with lidar — the technology at the core of his company — are safer than those without.
Jan. 9, 2023 - MarketWatch.com - Top Stories - Business -
White House outlines new investments to help families with kids fighting cancer
The White House on Thursday marked one year since President Biden relaunched the Cancer Moonshot initiative, announcing a series of new efforts to reduce cancer deaths and provide support to those getting treatment.
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NerdWallet: Parents: Take a new look at these recurring expenses for your kids this year
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Jan. 30, 2023 - MarketWatch.com - Top Stories - Business -
Using Screens to Distract Kids Makes Their Behavior Worse Long Term, New Research Warns
Entrepreneur parents relaxed screen-time limits during the pandemic, but a new study warns that there still is such a thing as too much digital distraction for young kids.
Jan. 11, 2023 - Inc.com - Business -
‘Effectively a tool of Satan’: how the UK authorities were utterly terrified by TV
For decades, politicians feared that breakfast TV would turn Brits into zombies – or that broadcasting might decimate the workforce.
Jan. 31, 2023 - The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
Video shows terrifying moment boulder crashes into Honolulu home and nearly strikes woman
A massive boulder pummeled into a Hawaii home and nearly struck a woman inside — and the close call was all caught on video.
Jan. 31, 2023 - NBC News Top Stories - Top stories -
Putin vs the West review – like a gripping, terrifying soap opera
Power players open up about their fraught dealings with the Russian president, but the main takeaway is this: being a world leader seems like one long stream of mic-drop disses and gossipThe first anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Jan. 30, 2023 - The Guardian - World