In 2021, over 15 million children and young adolescents and 172 million adults were overweight or obese. This represents a ...

An ad airing Super Bowl Sunday features “America’s deadliest epidemic,” obesity, and what can be done about it with the use of “affordable” compounded weight loss drugs.

Children’s eating habits are strongly influenced by their parents' weight status, with those having overweight or obese ...

After giving her the happy news, they dressed the excited 3-year-old in a T-shirt bearing the words 'Big Sis,' then watched as the penny dropped with one surprised family member after another. Click ...

Since 2020/21, more than 4,000 youngsters, some still nursery age, have been referred by NHS Scotland health boards for ...

Experiencing trauma during childhood is linked with a higher risk of developing obesity, a new study has claimed. However, going on to experience positive moments after trauma can prevent people from ...

Gateshead Council's 10-year ban on new hot food takeaways has little effect on childhood obesity. The policy was brought in two years ago in England to try to encourage healthier food choices.

The county council is expanding its health and wellbeing programmes for children and families. This is to help tackle childhood obesity and support children to get active and stay healthy. Almost ...

The study shows that children and adolescents who respond well to obesity treatment are less likely to develop obesity-related diseases. When obese children receive weight-loss treatment ...

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 ...

What will the world look like for children in 2050? Will they live in a future where they can safely navigate digital spaces and benefit from new technologies? Will they see progress from reduced ...