The New York Times reports that the amount of fat and inflammation in the livers of overweight children can be significantly reduced by limiting sugary food and drinks such as soft drinks and fruit juices, from their diet. Fatty liver disease can lead to an increased risk of heart disease, Type II diabetes and other negative health outcomes.

APHA’s Center for Public Health Policy reports difficulties in parents accessing information about environmental health services for kids, such as information about lead testing and asthma home visiting programs.