Looked in the mirror lately? Thought you might be packing a little too much poundage in the mid-section? Odds are, if you live in Shreveport/Bossier, you're exactly right.
Childhood obesity is soaring. In fact, about a third of US children are currently overweight or obese — and a new study may reveal one big cause.
Researchers found toddlers who have a poor relationship with their moms could be twice as likely to be obese by the time they turn 15, possibly because they tend to turn to food as a substitute for motherly comfort.