The researchers are advocating for a new approach that emphasises the impact of excess body fat on health, rather than ...

A cutting-edge molecular approach provides a detailed picture of the biological pathways associated with childhood obesity ...

A South Korean study explored the link between lifestyle decisions beginning in infancy and persistent atopic dermatitis, ...

I am a mid-level healthcare provider (physician as- sistant) in Henry County. I recently saw a 14-year-old patient who was sent by the school nurse at one of ...

A new generation of weight loss drugs has helped some people lose significant amounts of weight and improve their health.

A study has found that consuming ultra-processed foods could lead to children developing smaller jawbones. Scientists warn ...

More than a third of parents always make their children finish their meals, a study has found, with nutritionists warning ...

Calling people obese is medically "flawed" - and the definition should be split into two, a report from global experts says.

Using body-mass index to tell who is overweight or obese is not reliable and can result in misdiagnosis, the Commission on ...

Childhood obesity is a growing public health issue affecting kids of all ages. Luckily, there are plenty of actions we can ...

A study has revealed that childhood obesity at the time of cancer diagnosis is associated with lower event-free survival and ...

There is a risk too many people are being diagnosed as obese when "a more accurate" and "nuanced" definition is needed, a report from global experts says. Doctors should consider the overall health of ...