A Berlin family has experienced "a major addition". The baby, who was born last weekend, weighs 6 kg (13,2 lbs). The delivery was a trial not only for the mom, but for the doctors as well. It is the first time in Germany that such a big baby has been born without a caesarean section. Full story

The epidemic of obesity engulfing the United States does not bypass children - this fact has been revealed in a study published in the American Journal of Health Promotion. The results of the study conducted by Wayne State University scientists show that approximately one third of American children are either overweight or obese. Full story

Seven months away from the birth of her daughter Aviana Olea, Amy Adams, 36, is happy with what she has got, and with her new shape in particular. Full story

Mozart's music promotes faster weight gain in immature babies and makes them stronger. The fact was established by experiments conducted at the Tel Aviv Medical Center. Full story