Center for Childhood Obesity Research
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Helping babies to sleep more
June 22, 2022
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High childhood BMI linked to obesity at age 24 in women
December 03, 2018
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Leann Birch retires after 21 years
December 10, 2013
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Poor stress responses may lead to obesity in children
February 14, 2013
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Probing Question: Is sugar addictive?
January 16, 2006
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Helping babies to sleep more
June 22, 2022
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High childhood BMI linked to obesity at age 24 in women
December 03, 2018
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Leann Birch retires after 21 years
December 10, 2013
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Poor stress responses may lead to obesity in children
February 14, 2013
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Probing Question: Is sugar addictive?
January 16, 2006
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