What new research has discovered about rates of obesity among kids and adolescents — and what experts say about it. (Photo Illustration: Yahoo News; photo: Getty Images) Excess weight and obesity in ...

“My daughter knows to turn the other way and not look when the pediatrician weighs her,” New York mother Rebecca reveals. Her 8-year-old daughter has always been on the bigger side, but according to ...

As a bariatric and metabolic surgeon, one of the most difficult conversations I have is not with adults, but with parents. Many tell me, “Doctor, I think my child is just a little chubby – they’ll ...

Thankfully, perceptions of weight and obesity are slowly changing for the better, even in medical circles. But that doesn't mean these forward-thinking perspectives are the majority — far from it.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

In the UK, childhood obesity is a common problem, with nearly a third of children aged two to 15 now classed as overweight or obese. While excess weight can put children at risk of serious health ...

Holidays can be exceptionally stressful for children, adolescents, parents and families who have food or body concerns. Pediatricians are in a prime position to anticipate potentially stressful ...

A near tripling of weight loss attempts among children of normal weight over the past 20 years has been hailed as "alarming" by researchers. Whilst welcoming increased attempts to shed excess weight ...

More children in England moved into unhealthy weight categories during their time at primary school than improved their weight status, according to a report from the Office for Health Improvement and ...

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 ...