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

Globally, increases in obesity are projected to continue to 2050 for children and adolescents, and the prevalence of overweight and obesity is set to increase among adults.

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.

Children with obesity and specific comorbidities, including hypertension and type 2 diabetes, have increased risk for almost every skin condition.

According to data from the stateofchildhoodobesity.org, more than 15% of kids ages 10-17 are classified as obese.

Surprisingly, places like South America, North Africa, and the Middle East will be severely affected.

Childhood obesity is on the rise, with alarming projections showing one in six children and adolescents could be obese by ...

Scientists say obesity rates are set to skyrocket with "significant" increases predicted within the next five years.

Experts advise parents to create a healthy environment by encouraging balanced nutrition and limiting processed foods ...

A recent study predicts that by 2050, more than half of the world’s adults (3.8 billion people) and one-third of all children ...

Mar. 3, 2025 — Obesity rates are set to skyrocket, with one in six children and adolescents worldwide forecast to be obese by 2050, according to a new study. But with significant increases ...