Excess Weight Alters Results of Blood Tests in Kids
Even in children and teens, obesity has been linked to major health problems, such as diabetes and heart disease. But the effects of extra weight may show up in some tests before disease develops. Weight can affect results of routine blood tests in kids, new data show. And those results might highlight kids at risk of developing disease.
Read the whole story at Science News for Students: Excess Weight Alters Results of Blood Tests in Kids and Teens.
Americans are Sitting More, Despite Health Risks
You might want to take this news standing up. A national survey shows that Americans of all ages are spending more time sitting. Research suggests that sitting for a long time, especially when watching television or videos, may be bad for your health. More time sitting has been linked to diseases like diabetes and cancer. It’s also tied to an increased risk for mental health issues like anxiety and depression.
Check out my first story for Science News for Students: New Risk From Too Much Screen Time.