Generations of kids have grown up with chubby cartoon characters like Fat Albert, Winnie the Pooh and Homer Simpson -- and it may not be good for their diets. A first-of-its kind study finds that ...

The participants were asked whether the snack pairs tasted the same, or if one tasted better. Overall, 50% to 55% of kids said the food with the cartoon characters were better tasting.

Whether it’s Patrick Star from “SpongeBob SquarePants” or Baymax from “Big Hero 6,” chubby cartoon characters may be prompting our kids to eat too much, a new study suggests. Researchers ...