There are numerous and serious health risks associated with obesity in children, both short-term and long term. Children with obesity are more likely to have high blood pressure (hypertension ...

Treatment for Children With Obesity Has Lasting Effect Jan. 21, 2025 — When children with obesity undergo weight-loss treatment, the effects have repercussions later in life and the risk of ...

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.

Children with obesity have increased rates of dermatologic conditions, according to a study published online Feb. 1 ...

The comprehensive understanding of obesity’s health risks continues to evolve, revealing new connections and complications while also identifying potential treatment pathways. By recognizing ...

When these children and teens lose weight ... likelihood of success and helps mitigate the long-term health risks associated with obesity.” For the study, researchers analyzed data on more ...

A new Lancet study reveals a staggering reality: childhood obesity in the U.S. has surged to epidemic levels, with one in three young people now overweight or obese. Our country’s physical ...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for a nationwide effort to address the growing obesity crisis in India, urging people ...

New Delhi: With childhood obesity on the rise and posing significant long-term health risks, medical experts at AIIMS New Delhi have underscored the critical need for early nutritional education ...

Overweight and obesity in childhood are associated with increased risk of obesity ... of activities aimed at prevention and control of obesity and related health risks. The IAEA supports the United ...