Obesity Canada has published an updated guideline for managing obesity in children and adolescents. An earlier guideline for managing obesity in adults, which was published almost 20 years ago, added ...

Obesity in childhood is a growing concern in the United States and beyond. While lifestyle factors are responsible for most cases of weight gain in children, hormone-related conditions may also be a ...

To address soaring rates of childhood obesity, the American Academy of Pediatrics last year endorsed tactics it once considered risky. “Watchful waiting” had been standard practice, in part from ...

While childhood obesity has become more common in recent years, this is a condition that is about more than just weight. Childhood obesity reflects our modern environment of ultra-processed foods, ...

Researchers say negative childhood experiences such as physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, bullying and parents divorcing may increase the risk of obesity in children and adults.

One in 10 reception children and more than a fifth in Year 6 (22.2%) are now living with obesity, according to new figures. Excluding the pandemic, this is the highest number seen for reception ...

Children living with obesity face greater risks of type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and orthopedic problems, along with psychosocial challenges such as low self-esteem, anxiety, and social ...

MADRID — Specialists who have been exploring the causes of excess weight and obesity among children and teens say the rates are "alarming." They are warning against the consequences of obesity and are ...

Childhood obesity is a growing global public health concern, significantly increasing the risk of various health issues later in life. Factors contributing to obesity include genetic, socioeconomic, ...

According to recent estimates by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly one in five children in the United States is affected by obesity. Research has shown obesity often begins in ...

The data linking soda taxes to beneficial health outcomes is far murkier than media reports suggest. Taxes alter consumer behavior. The more something is taxed, the less of it we get. Knowing this, ...