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• Scientists Pinpoint Childhood Obesity Genes
• Obesity in pregnancy linked to autism
• Autism may be linked to obesity during pregnancy
• Mom's obesity tied to kids' autism, development

Scientists Pinpoint Childhood Obesity Genes Posted: SUNDAY, April 8 (HealthDay News) -- For the first time, scientists have isolated mutations at two gene locations that seem to predispose children to becoming obese.

Obesity in pregnancy linked to autism Posted: Mothers who are obese or have diabetes during pregnancy may be more likely to have babies with autism or other developmental delays, said a US study published on Monday.

Autism may be linked to obesity during pregnancy Posted: Obesity during pregnancy may increase chances for having a child with autism, provocative new research suggests.

Mom's obesity tied to kids' autism, development Posted: NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A new study of mothers and children in California finds that kids born to obese women are more likely to be diagnosed with autism or related developmental delays than the children of slimmer moms. The research, which was looking for effects on kids' cognitive development from a variety of "metabolic conditions" in mom -- including high blood pressure or diabetes -- found the strongest links between obesity and autism-related disorders. Researchers also found ties between the other maternal metabolic conditions and developmental delays in kids. ...

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