Scientists warn of a "profound tragedy and monumental societal failure" as global obesity rates continue their alarming rise.

Breast feeding and early nutrition habits are vital as experts say our chances of being healthy 'appear difficult to alter ...

Experts warn that a child’s trajectory is established early in life and the first 1,000 days – from pregnancy through to a ...

Ihuoma Eneli, MD, MS, discusses early intervention in childhood obesity to reduce long‑term risk and supporting families with ...

Rates of childhood obesity in the United States have tripled in the past three decades, and early data suggest already surging rates were further exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The American Academy of Pediatrics said aggressive obesity interventions would not fuel eating disorders. But authors of the relevant studies say the academy misconstrued or wrongly cited their work.

Children struggling with obesity should be evaluated and treated early and aggressively, including with medications for kids as young as 12 and surgery for those as young as 13, according to new ...

Characters from a favorite children's story are enlisted in obesity campaign. Sept. 12, 2009— -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has just announced another collaboration with ...

A closer look at the new guidelines. Roughly one in five children in the United States between the ages of 2 and 19 is affected by obesity, meaning they have a body mass index, or B.M.I., at or ...

New childhood obesity treatment guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics urge more proactive, intensive treatment. Here's what parents need to know. Stay Cool, Calm and Sand-Free at the ...

On Nutrition. Last month, the American Academy of Pediatrics released its clinical guidelines for “the evaluation and treatment of children and adolescents with obesity.” The recommendations ...