Canadian youngsters are munching loads of ultra-processed foods, increasing their lifelong risk of obesity, a new study says.

One of the top sources of added sugar in kids' diets is in their breakfast bowls. A new study shows that advertising drives ...

Ultraprocessed food consumption in preschoolers is associated with increased body fat, particularly in boys, underscoring the ...

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 ...

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

Achieving obesity remission reduced children’s and teens’ risk for developing type 2 diabetes, hypertension and dyslipidemia ...

The Bright Bodies Program, which runs multiple 10 to 12-week sessions annually, engages both children and their families. The ...

LONDON – Medical experts proposed a radical overhaul of how obesity is diagnosed, moving away from relying on body mass alone and adding broader measurements such as heart health. The ...

The Lancet medical journal’s Diabetes & Endocrinology Commission last week proposed a new definition and method for diagnosing obesity, beyond simply looking at a person’s Body Mass Index (BMI), the ...

SINGAPORE: A recent infographic published by Seasia Stats shows that among countries in Southeast Asia, Singapore has the third highest percentage of overweight population. Topping the list is Brunei ...

Background: Asthma and obesity are both characterized by inflammation. However, the combined impact of these conditions on inflammatory mechanisms in children has not been studied extensively. To ...