Jan. 10 -- SATURDAY, Jan. 9 (HealthDay News) -- A psychotherapy program may work better than traditional health classes in preventing teenage girls at risk of obesity from becoming excessively fatter, ...

Obesity and type 2 diabetes in adolescence can interfere with bone development, potentially increasing the risk of fractures and osteoporosis later in life, according to a study being presented Monday ...

A new study suggests that boys who become overweight in their early teens risk damaging the genes of their future children, increasing their chances of developing asthma, obesity and low lung function ...

To the editor — Teen obesity in the Yakima Valley has become a serious issue. It’s a growing problem, and it’s time to act. We need to encourage our community to take initiative and help our youths ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The effects of childhood obesity can have negative impacts into adulthood if left untreated. Fox advises ...

Already on an upward trend with nearly 15% of Virginia teens having obesity in 2019, doctors, dietitians and health experts are worried that the pandemic increased teen obesity rates. Many are waiting ...

The largest, longest study of teen obesity surgery shows huge weight loss and health gains can last at least three years, and many say it's worth the risks. "I feel awesome. It's like a new life," ...