Specifically, a child is three to four times more likely to become an obese adult if their mom was obese, researchers ...

A study finds that factors beyond a person's control, like socioeconomic status and whether their mom smoked or was obese, ...

Those in favor of the classification argue that excess fat accumulation/distribution is linked to sustained and serious ...

Childhood obesity is a formidable public health challenge in the US, posing a risk of various downstream health issues for ...

Compared to men with an average childhood BMI trajectory, risks of COPD were 7 per cent higher for men with an above-average ...

“Our results suggest that sociodemographic and early-life risk factors could be used to target obesity prevention programs for children and adults,” they said. This study aligns with previous ...

By 2050, over half of the adults and one third of the youth may be obese. Experts have called for urgent action to prevent ...

Digital health interventions were associated with small positive effects on anthropometric measures among children with obesity.

New research has revealed that alarming link between childhood obesity and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in adulthood ...

State lawmakers are considering expanding the types of obesity treatments covered by Nevada Medicaid, including approving ...

The team observed health trends among these children out to age 42, and compared their health to aspects of their parents' life that might influence their risk for obesity. Results showed that if ...