Kids are more likely to maintain a healthy weight if their parents adopt a responsive style while they're babies and toddlers ...

Body mass index (BMI) was almost three times more likely to classify children as overweight as a waist circumference-to-height ratio, according to a new study.

Globally, increases in obesity are projected to continue to 2050 for children and adolescents, and the prevalence of overweight and obesity is set to increase among adults.

Children with obesity and specific comorbidities, including hypertension and type 2 diabetes, have increased risk for almost every skin condition.

Surprisingly, places like South America, North Africa, and the Middle East will be severely affected.

Childhood obesity is on the rise, with alarming projections showing one in six children and adolescents could be obese by ...

This research examines childhood obesity rates in a rural county before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Experts advise parents to create a healthy environment by encouraging balanced nutrition and limiting processed foods ...

Obesity is a common risk factor for high blood pressure, type-2 diabetes and heart disease. These conditions can contribute ...

Mar. 3, 2025 — Obesity rates are set to skyrocket, with one in six children and adolescents worldwide forecast to be obese by 2050, according to a new study. But with significant increases ...

A study from the University of Cambridge has uncovered a genetic link between Labrador retrievers and humans that sheds new ...

The total number of adults living with overweight and obesity is projected to reach 3.80 billion by 2050 assuming continuation of historical trends. HealthDay News — Globally, increases in ...