A positive response to treatment for pediatric obesity has enduring health benefits into young adulthood, according to study findings.

Pediatric obesity was associated with a higher prevalence of iron deficiency but not a higher prevalence of iron deficiency anemia.

The children of obese mothers, but not obese fathers, were less able to self-regulate food consumption.

Children’s eating habits are strongly influenced by their parents' weight status, with those having overweight or obese ...

Genetic study in Indian children reveals socioeconomic status significantly influences genetic susceptibility to childhood ...

The federal government acknowledges that food marketing campaigns have a significant factor on what we eat. Should Canada restrict food ads to children?

High consumption of ultraprocessed foods containing high levels of added sugars, saturated fat, and sodium is associated with obesity in early childhood, especially in boys.

The Trump administration has promised that addressing childhood obesity will be a key part of its “Make America Healthy Again ...

Kids today consume far more sugar than recommended, but the effects don’t stop in childhood. New research reveals surprising ...

Ultraprocessed food consumption in preschoolers is associated with increased body fat, particularly in boys, underscoring the ...

More than 40 percent of Qataris are clinically obese, due to sedentary lifestyles, genetic factors, and cultural preferences ...

There is a silent 'pandemic' that is taking over the world, including India, and costing lives—obesity. World Obesity Atlas ...