Revolutionary Blood Test Reveals Hidden Health Risks in Obese Children

A new study suggests that a blood test could help detect children at risk of diabetes and heart disease due to obesity by examining a range of lipid molecules beyond cholesterol. Researchers analyzed over 1,300 children's blood samples, revealing complex lipid profiles linked to various health risks, regardless of weight.

Groundbreaking research indicates that a simple blood test might identify children at risk of diabetes and heart disease related to obesity by evaluating a wider array of lipid molecules beyond just cholesterol, according to a recent study.

Researchers, including experts from King's College London, UK, analyzed blood samples from more than 1,300 children with varying weights, uncovering new lipid molecules associated with health risks like blood pressure, independently of a child's weight.

Published in 'Nature Medicine,' the findings challenge the long-held belief that cholesterol is the primary cause of obesity-related health issues in children. The study suggests that early detection through blood tests could guide appropriate treatments, potentially altering the course of metabolic diseases.

(With inputs from agencies.)