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Zamzee Tackles Childhood Obesity  Developed by HopeLab, Zamzee is an activity meter that measures movement using a three-axis accelerometer and uploads physical activity data to a motivational game-based website. Zamzee.com allows kids to view their activity levels, earn points for movement, achieve goals, and select rewards. In a study, kids …

Researchers have identified a mitochondrial target through which insulin sensitizers achieve their anti-diabetic effects…. 

Children who are obese may have an even higher risk for heart disease, diabetes, and other weight-related diseases later in life than has been thought….

Taking whey protein isolate or whey protein concentrates may help treat type 2 diabetes mellitus and prevent obesity…. 

Clinical Management Treatment consists of rehydration with intravenous fluids, the administration of insulin, and replacement of electrolytes.

Having excess visceral fat and insulin resistance — but not being obese in and of itself — appears to put heavier patients at risk for prediabetes and diabetes…. 

Scientists have pinpointed a potential risk factor for overweight and obesity early in life and it has to do with how many siblings a child has….

According to an advocacy group, by 2030 more than half of the Americans in the vast majority of states, will be obese….

Brain development issues may occur in children who are overweight, obese, or at risk for metabolic syndrome….

Neuropathy can be found developing eventually in approximately 50% of all diabetes patients. What about in prediabetes?…