Archive for the 'Children' Category

Middle-Aged Arteries in Obese Children

Obese Kids Have Middle-Aged Arteries
Scientists have found accelerated evidence of heart disease among obese children and teens.
A glimpse inside the neck arteries of obese children and teens reveals cardiovascular systems more like those of 45-year-olds, researchers said Tuesday.
Scientists using ultrasound imaging detected fatty deposits more typical in middle-aged adults than in children as young as [...]

Thursday, November 13th, 2008