Kids are more likely to maintain a healthy weight if their parents adopt a responsive style while they're babies and toddlers ...

The problem of obesity in children has increased considerably in India in recent years. It leads to serious health ...

Kids are more likely to maintain a healthy weight if their parents adopt a responsive style while they’re babies a ...

Body mass index (BMI) was almost three times more likely to classify children as overweight than waist circumference-to-height ratio, according to a new study.

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The administration is reviewing a Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services rule that would expand coverage to Medicare and Medicaid recipients ...

Anti-obesity drugs are only part of the larger treatment plan for most patients. Exercise and nutrition are also keys.

We, therefore, think that the key to addressing this challenge lies with parents and those that they leave their children ...

Body mass index (BMI) was almost three times more likely to classify children as overweight as a waist circumference-to-height ratio, according to a new study.