In a new paper published in Social Science & Medicine, researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have ...

Flawed definitions of obesity can harm health outcomes, research indicates. The medical community is taking notice ...

MASLD in pediatric obesity was linked to an increased risk for youth-onset type 2 diabetes, especially in the presence of ...

Explore how overweight and obesity are classified using BMI and other methods and understand the limitations of relying on ...

In today's fast-paced world, fostering positive habits in children is essential for their healthy growth. Balanced nutrition, physical activity, limited screen time, and good sleep routines are key to ...

Adolescents treated with GLP1R drugs for obesity exhibit fewer suicidal thoughts, indicating potential mental health benefits ...

Obesity is a widespread health issue influenced by genetic and lifestyle factors. This article explores its definition, ...

Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) given to adolescents with obesity was associated with a one-third ...

Sep. 20, 2024 — A new type of blood test using lipids could make it easier to identify children at risk of complications around obesity including type two diabetes, liver and heart disease ...

Following the Mediterranean diet may modestly lower children's risk of gaining excessive weight, but the impact was not ...

A review of the medical records of thousands of adolescents treated for obesity found that kids who received the GLP-1 ...

Lifestyle and environmental factors have been important components of the story, but genetics also predispose individuals to ...