Since childhood, we were always asked to drink at least a glass of milk daily. We always knew that it provides us with calcium needed for stronger bones. Milk surely contains protein and several vital ...

But overall early rapid weight gain was associated with childhood obesity, doubling a child's risk of high BMI by age 6, results showed. More research is needed to tease out the risks of both milk ...

Early rapid weight gain, regardless of milk cereal drink consumption, was predictive of higher anthropometric measures later in childhood, though - particularly abdominal adiposity." ...

Early screen time for young kids can set the stage for a sedentary life with an increased risk of obesity and heart disease. Bodies by Design: Screen time, poor eating habits the link to weight ...

The USDA banned whole milk from school lunches in 2012, citing saturated fat concerns. Now, with the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, lawmakers from both parties say it’s time to rethink that.

Lott notes that many plant-based milks have added sugars and don't provide as much protein, vitamin D, calcium or riboflavin as cow's milk. If parents are choosing these drinks for their kids, "it ...