Obesity levels in the UK are set to rise substantially by 2050. (Getty Images) For the first time ever, more children are overweight in the world than undernourished, according to Unicef. In a new ...

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 ...

When parents begin a weight‑loss program, change how they eat, or start new health routines, children notice more than we ...

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 ...

Because obesity is a complex problem, we must be cautious when we accept easy answers for why children are gaining weight rapidly. Suppose we believe obesity is simply due to eating too much and not ...

The study, funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) and supported by the NIHR Bristol Biomedical Research Centre (Bristol BRC), suggests that children could be referred ...

Parents attending an adult weight management programme, who were worried about their child's weight, would accept support and signposting to services for their child if it was offered, new research ...

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 ...