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

New York lawmakers are pushing to strengthen laws banning false, predatory marketing and advertising for unhealthy foods to curb childhood obesity.

The stakes are crystal clear as nearly one-third of New York's children are obese of overweight, state lawmakers noted, ...

Augusta University professor's research will focus on providing free or low-cost after-school care for children with cardiovascular risk factors.

Neuroscientists at Virginia Tech’s Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC will investigate how obesity influences brain ...

A new study led by Professor Sayaka Nakamura from Sophia University in Japan and Professor Shiko Maruyama from Jinan ...

Surgical interventions can also be used to manage obesity among children. Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy or Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery in combination with behavioral and psychological ...

McMaster researchers identified six early-life factors that influence obesity risk in South Asian children. The study ...

A clinical practice guideline that stresses a multidisciplinary approach is intended to help clinicians manage obesity in ...

A new study highlights a 50% increase in young people living with obesity or excess weight in a little more than a decade in ...

A study highlights that pregnancy-related changes and dietary habits affect adiposity in South Asian children. Breastfeeding, physical activity, reduced screen time, and healthy dietary intake could ...

With rapid urbanization and industrial growth, air pollution levels are rising globally, posing serious risks to public health. From respiratory diseases to cardiovascular conditions, the adverse ...