Childhood obesity increases early signs of cardiovascular disease
Friday, June 12, 2009 - 11:07
in Health & Medicine
By as early as 7 years of age, being obese may raise a child's future risk of heart disease and stroke, even without the presence of other cardiovascular risk factors such as high blood pressure, a new study found. The results were presented at The Endocrine Society's 91st Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C....