Scientists warn of a "profound tragedy and monumental societal failure" as global obesity rates continue their alarming rise.

The prevalence of obesity increased among children and adolescents from 2011 to 2023, with the increase most pronounced among Black youths, according to a study published online July 1 in the Annals ...

Obesity rates for Black children and adolescents are 22.4% in the decade before the pandemic and 35% in the 2 years after the ...

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.

Ihuoma Eneli, MD, MS, discusses early intervention in childhood obesity to reduce long‑term risk and supporting families with ...

When a team of scientists led by a Washington State University researcher examined the way that more than 9,400 children grew ...

Background International evidence shows that severe paediatric obesity results in an increased risk of ill health and may require specialised weight management strategies, yet there remains a lack 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 ...

Ohio's childhood obesity rate is 18.3% for children ages 6 to 17, slightly above the national average. Ohio lawmakers want to bring back the Presidential Physical Fitness Test to the state's schools.

(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.