More than 1% of U.S. children between the ages of 2 and 18 had “extremely severe obesity” in 2023 — a 250% increase from 2008 ...

New research published Tuesday concludes that the rising rate of extreme childhood obesity—well above the usual BMI ...

A new genetic test using data from over 5 million people predicts childhood obesity risk by age 5 with twice the accuracy of ...

American kids are more likely to be obese and develop chronic conditions than others in high-income countries, according to a ...

Obesity rates in children have been on the rise for decades, having quadrupled from 1990 to 2022, and along with the rise in ...

A study finds children’s cereals prioritizing palatability over health, as new products contain significantly more sugar, fat, and sodium than previous launches.

Obesity increases the risk of nearly 200 diseases. A new genetic test may be able to predict a young child's risk of obesity ...

Researchers analyzed national health data from 2008 to 2023, uncovering a surge in the most severe obesity categories for children aged 2 to 18 years old.

Researchers hope that a better understanding of which genes contribute to excess weight could help with prevention starting ...

Pre-diabetes now affects as many as one-third of children ages 12-17. As a physician this is why Ozempic should still not be ...

Racial disparities in childhood obesity have risen due to social determinants, food insecurity, and systemic barriers, ...