Cases of child obesity are on the rise. How can you prevent it in your children? These expert tips will help you. Childhood obesity is rapidly becoming one of the most pressing public health issues ...

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

A genetic study of childhood obesity in about 6,400 school-going children aged 9-18 years has found that socioeconomic status significantly modulates the inherent genetic susceptibility to obesity.

The medical director of the Johns Hopkins All Children’s Healthy Weight Initiative is sharing prevention tips and how to help ...

Multi-omics architecture of childhood obesity and metabolic dysfunction uncovers biological pathways and prenatal determinants. Nature Communications , 2025; 16 (1) DOI: 10.1038/s41467-025-56013-7 ...

When children with obesity undergo weight-loss treatment, the results have effects later in life, and the risk of serious ...

Children with obesity at cancer diagnosis had poorer survival. Researchers observed the strongest associations for children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia and central nervous system tumors.

Dr. Mallika Marshall answers a viewer's question about how to prevent obesity in toddlers and babies. With turquoise waters, vibrant marine life, and a laid-back feel, Caye Caulker is perfect for your ...

Children with traumatic experiences in their early lives have a higher risk of obesity. But as our new research shows, this risk can be reduced through positive experiences. We found children from ...

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 ...

Researchers at the University of Toronto are sounding the alarm about the high consumption of ultra-processed foods among preschool-aged children in Canada and its association with obesity development ...

Objective To investigate the correlation between caregivers’ health-related behaviours and the prevalence of ...