Experts warn that a child’s trajectory is established early in life and the first 1,000 days – from pregnancy through to a ...

Childhood obesity has risen to “alarming” levels, academics have said as they called for action to prevent unhealthy lifestyles setting in among babies and toddlers. At such a critical moment in US ...

Childhood obesity rates continue to soar in the U.S. A new study finds obesity in children and teens increased significantly ...

A brief research report evaluated obesity among U.S. children and adolescents from 2011 to August 2023 and compared changes ...

The study found body mass index (BMI) patterns that could predict obesity, with findings published in Jama Network Open.

The National Center for Health Statistics measured adults and children to see weight, height and other size trends ...

Objectives To compare the odds of depression in obese and overweight children with that in normal-weight children in the community. Design Systematic review and random-effect meta-analysis of ...

Pennington Biomedical Research launched a new initiative earlier this month that aims to reduce rates of childhood obesity in Louisiana. Melissa Martin, director of Greaux Healthy, joins us to discuss ...

In brief 📅 A study from the Netherlands tracked children's BMI, highlighting the first five years as crucial for preventing future obesity. 📈 By 2050, UK child obesity rates are expected to rise ...

Trauma 5 Facts You Probably Don’t Know About PTSD In honor of PTSD awareness month, let's explore new info and dispel a few myths. Posted June 10, 2025 | Reviewed by Margaret Foley ...

Jun. 8—(Family Features) Obesity is a lifelong health problem that affects more than 42% of American adults and impacts some ethnic and racial groups more than others. According to the U.S ...