Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Dr Sindy Newman was initially reluctant to take on young patients but realised parents had no other options available - Jane ...

With kids either already back in school or heading back shortly, that means fall sports are already in full swing. No matter what sport your child might be playing, it’s a good bet some sort of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. What new research has discovered about rates of obesity among kids and adolescents — and what experts say about it. (Photo ...

Adding a parental mindfulness intervention improved parenting and child food intake and obesity risk over nutrition and activity counseling alone.

The United States childhood obesity epidemic has been old news for some time. That is until the new weight loss drugs hit the market. The American Academy of Pediatrics is telling parents it is safe ...

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 ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Obesity runs in families. That fact is at the root of an intensive, behavioral, family-based treatment developed by University at Buffalo researchers and targeted to children who are ...

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 ...

Fifty years ago, the prevailing wisdom was that children should not lift weights until they are past puberty and well into their teens. It was thought that lifting weights could stunt growth caused by ...

In recent years, rates of childhood obesity have been rising, with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control estimating in 2024 ...

Anna Lee Beyer writes about mental health, relationships, parenting, and books for Huffington Post, Romper, Slate, Glamour, Parents, and others. People with disordered eating and body image issues can ...