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.

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A new study finds that sleep deprivation in teenagers may significantly increase their risk of high blood pressure, a major ...

Teenagers who slept less than 7.7 hours in a sleep lab were observed to be almost three times more likely to have elevated blood pressure than well-rested peers.

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It's not easy. But it may be important. Just as obesity has become a serious problem in people, it's also a growing problem in pets, one that can seriously harm your pet's health." Carmela Stamper ...

If you want to give your teen ownership over their own finances, a teen checking account can be a great tool. The best checking accounts for teens will avoid common bank fees like overdraft fees ...

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Many overweight teens are bullied and end up feeling isolated, says Sattar. A study of almost 7000 adolescents with obesity showed that those who were on this type of drug, known as a GLP-1 ...

However, teens in the overweight and obesity groups consistently consumed more calories during these hours. "Going into this study, we knew that the circadian system affects hunger and metabolism ...

According to a 2020 review, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is the first-line treatment for mild or moderate cases of OCD in teenagers and children. A 2022 meta-analysis compared the ...