November 17, 2008

Obese Kids Have Middle-Aged Arteries

A new study shows that scientists are now finding accelerated evidence of heart disease among obese children and teens. Dr. Stephen Daniels, pediatrician-in-chief, The Children's Hospital, was interviewed by MSNBC.com for a Nov. 12 article entitled, “Obese kids have middle-aged arteries.” Read the article on Newsweek.com.

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