Ongoing trials of the next generation of weight loss drugs are revealing something unexpected: Some patients are losing too ...

A recent study finds that both perceived and actual overweight status may be associated with suicidal ideation among adolescents.

The growing epidemic of obesity starkly highlights the urgency in addressing this health crisis, particularly among infants, children, and adolescents.

Obesity is a chronic disease with many contributing factors, including family history, access to healthy foods, hormonal and metabolic conditions and even environmental factors such as how “walkable” ...

Experts say incorporating mental health support into obesity care is critical for effective and sustained outcomes. How can ...

This popular eating style reduces the risk of obesity-related cancers like colon and breast even when it doesn’t lead to ...

High blood pressure (BP) isn't just an adult problem - it's a lifelong condition that can start in childhood, yet it receives little attention in younger populations.

Recent senatorial hearings reflect the move to convict UPFs (ultra-processed food) as the culprit responsible for society’s ...

Greaux Healthy—a public service initiative powered by Pennington Biomedical Research Center, in partnership with the State of Louisiana—has released the Childhood Obesity Prevention, Evaluation and ...

Knowing your ACE (adverse childhood experiences) score can help your doctor improve your treatment or even understand why you ...

Developed in alignment with the 2023 American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) clinical practice guidelines, the toolkit synthesizes the latest scientific evidence and real-world strategies to support ...

And they are putting on too much weight. About 1 in 5 children and adolescents are dealing with obesity, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Childhood obesity has been linked ...