Having a high body mass index (BMI) as a young child may not reflect a lifelong risk of obesity, researchers suggest.A study by experts in Australia found the genetic factors that influence the size ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. What new research has discovered about rates of obesity among kids and adolescents — and what experts say about it. (Photo ...

Dr Sindy Newman was initially reluctant to take on young patients but realised parents had no other options available - Jane MacNeil About six months ago, a series of patients came to me begging for ...

The United States childhood obesity epidemic has been old news for some time. That is until the new weight loss drugs hit the market. The American Academy of Pediatrics is telling parents it is safe ...

There is a divide among some physicians about if and when children should use weight-loss drugs, which have surged in popularity among adults. In a recent study published in the New England Journal of ...

Obesity in children is a growing concern worldwide, with significant implications for their physical and mental health. Addressing this issue requires a multifaceted approach that includes lifestyle ...

A randomized controlled trial published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition claims that fish oil supplementation during pregnancy can increase the risk of weight gain and metabolic syndrome ...

Anna Lee Beyer writes about mental health, relationships, parenting, and books for Huffington Post, Romper, Slate, Glamour, Parents, and others. People with disordered eating and body image issues can ...

Natalie Lister receives funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC). Hiba Jebeile receives funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council. Weight fluctuation ...