Children’s eating habits are strongly influenced by their parents' weight status, with those having overweight or obese ...

A positive response to treatment for pediatric obesity has enduring health benefits into young adulthood, according to a study.

High ultraprocessed food consumption during early childhood is associated with obesity development, primarily in males.

Genetic study in Indian children reveals socioeconomic status significantly influences genetic susceptibility to childhood ...

A significant percentage of adolescents in the United States are living with hyperuricemia, a condition that is associated with obesity and risks for cardiometabolic complications, according to study ...

TUESDAY, Jan. 28, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Helping kids with obesity drop pounds can have a huge impact on their future ...

Family-based behavioral treatment (FBT) is a clinically-proven approach to treating children with obesity in which a health care professional works with the family to help children lose weight by ...

27, 2025 — A study shows that patients with obesity and fatty liver-related cirrhosis who had bariatric (weight-loss) surgery significantly lowered their future ... Signposting Children to ...

By instilling these healthy habits in children, you can help them develop a strong foundation for a lifetime of wellness and ...

More U.S. adults believe it is a good thing than a bad thing for adults to use weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy and ...

About 20% of children in the U.S. have obesity, according to CDC data. Dr. Gitanjali Srivastava, the medical director of obesity medicine at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, said obesity ...