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Childhood obesity levels could more than double by 2035

Children's health

Childhood obesity levels could more than double by 2035

By Rory Fleming

300.000 Irish children are obese – and health experts now call for ‘no-fry zones’ around schools

Health

300.000 Irish children are obese – and health experts now call for ‘no-fry zones’ around schools

By Trine Jensen-Burke

Obesity crisis: One quarter of young people in Ireland are overweight study finds

Health

Obesity crisis: One quarter of young people in Ireland are overweight study finds

By Trine Jensen-Burke

Only children are seven times more likely to become obese new study finds

Health

Only children are seven times more likely to become obese new study finds

By Trine Jensen-Burke

Obese babies show signs of heart damage by age one, finds study

Health

Obese babies show signs of heart damage by age one, finds study

By Anna O'Rourke

Families should have ‘meals around the table’ in order to combat childhood obesity expert says

Big Kids

Families should have ‘meals around the table’ in order to combat childhood obesity expert says

By Trine Jensen-Burke

Poor children twice as likely to be overweight as those from richer backgrounds

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Poor children twice as likely to be overweight as those from richer backgrounds

By Orlaith Condon

Prolonged periods on antibiotics could make children more susceptible to weight gain, study suggests

Health

Prolonged periods on antibiotics could make children more susceptible to weight gain, study suggests

By Amy Nolan

Calls for children to be weighed at school to make parents ‘accountable’ for obesity

Health

Calls for children to be weighed at school to make parents ‘accountable’ for obesity

By Anna O'Rourke

Energy drinks causing mental health issues in children, claims expert

Health

Energy drinks causing mental health issues in children, claims expert

By Anna O'Rourke