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University of Georgia: Negative Experiences Like Divorce or Bullying May Increase Obesity Risk in Children
February 18, 2026
ATHENS, Georgia, Feb. 18 (TNSjou) -- The University of Georgia issued the following news:

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Negative experiences like divorce or bullying may increase obesity risk in children

Self-coping skills and support from family could mitigate those effects in Hispanic populations

By Savannah Peat

Adverse childhood experiences, such as physical or sexual abuse, parental divorce, socioeconomic hardship, neglect or bullying, may increase t . . .

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