C-Sections and Obesity, Zumba for Kids, Abortion Poll
C-Sections and Obesity
| Updated: 5/24/2012 5:42 pm |
Published: 5/24/2012 5:26 pm |
A new study finds a link between babies born by caesarean section and childhood obesity.
Nearly 16% of children in the study delivered via c-section were obese by age three, compared with over seven-percent of those born vaginally.
The exact cause of the findings isn't yet clear and more research needs to be done.
Researchers speculate different modes of delivery may influence bacteria in the gut at birth, which can influence calories and nutrients, ultimately leading to obesity.
Another possibility: different hormones released during labor may also influence obesity.
Zumba for kids
Parents are constantly looking for ways to keep their kids active, so here's something to think about.
The popular exercise dance class Zumba.
Instructors adapt moves from the popular dance fitness program for both younger and older kids.
Teachers try to make the classes fun to get the kids out of the house.
There are several Zumba for kids classes available in the central Arkansas area.
Abortion poll
A new poll shows pro-choice might not be a popular stance these days.
The new gallup poll shows only 41% of Americans favor abortion rights.
That's the lowest number in gallup poll history.
The poll also shows most people think abortion should be legal under certain circumstances.
Anti-abortion groups praise the findings, saying technologically advanced ultrasound images - are helping to change perceptions of unborn babies.
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