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This week's show focuses on the causes and effects of obesity in children and adults as well as weight loss treatments. Plus: a closer look at new pediatric obesity guidelines.
America's emergency rooms are being flooded by children suffering from psychiatric emergencies like anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts or attempts, a new joint report from three leading medical associations warns.
Roughly half a million kids go to the emergency department with a mental health crisis, and the number is rising, according to a paper from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- America’s emergency rooms are being flooded by children suffering from psychiatric emergencies like anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts or attempts, a new joint
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A shift in treating childhood obesity in the U.S. focuses on early interventions and can involve weight-loss drugs or surgery. Some Canadian experts say it's an effective approach, but others worry it could turn attention away from prevention.
Studies show, 15.8% of kids in the Sunshine State are considered obese. The national rate is 16.2%. If children are not at a healthy weight for their age and height by kindergarten, they could struggle with obesity as they get older, experts say.