While there are no specific symptoms of childhood obesity, doctors define obesity by body mass index (BMI) according to the weight and height of a person. Childhood obesity can put a child at risk of ...

It’s the season of holiday feasting. Lots of calories are advertised on TV, beautifully presented, lovingly prepared and enjoyed by friends and family. It is hard to stick to healthy ...

The issue of whether parents whose children are obese should be charged with neglect has fueled debate and generated controversial court cases, but, according to an article published this week in BMJ, ...

Childhood obesity is influenced by diet, physical activity, genetics, and environmental factors, leading to significant health risks and psychological effects. The economic burden of childhood obesity ...

Kids who achieved a normal weight by young adulthood had an adult CHD risk similar to those who were never overweight.

According to recent estimates by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly one in five children in the United States is affected by obesity. Research has shown obesity often begins in ...

The Mediterranean diet is rich in whole foods and healthy fats, including vegetables, fruits, whole grains, nuts, fish, and olive oil. It has numerous health benefits largely centered around heart ...