The problem of obesity in children has increased considerably in India in recent years. It leads to serious health ...

Children with obesity and specific comorbidities, including hypertension and type 2 diabetes, have increased risk for almost every skin condition.

Body mass index (BMI) was almost three times more likely to classify children as overweight as a waist circumference-to-height ratio, according to a new study.

A new screening intervention in the primary care setting can improve the identification and management of obesity risk in pediatric patients, according to a poster presented at the National ...

World Obesity Day celebrated on 4 March 2025 highlights the urgent need to address obesity as a global health challenge. The ...

Body mass index (BMI) was almost three times more likely to classify children as overweight than waist circumference-to-height ratio, according to a new study.

Body mass index (BMI) was almost three times more likely to classify children as overweight than waist circumference-to-height ratio, according to a new study.

According to data from the stateofchildhoodobesity.org, more than 15% of kids ages 10-17 are classified as obese.

In the Trump administration’s quest to “Make America Healthy Again,” there may be no bigger target than ultraprocessed foods.

Obesity is a global crisis, and SA is no exception. A recent study published by The Lancet revealed that more than one billion people worldwide were living with obesity in 2022. Since 1990, obesity ...

With March 5 marked as World Obesity Day, the Alberton Record spoke to Chelaine Gnäde (26), an award-winning dietician for the best out-patient practice at Alta Kloppers & Associ ...