Instead, it's about the actual seat of the car, car seat or booster seat and the child's height and weight, as well as age.

While childhood obesity gets a lot of attention, some kids struggle with the opposite issue - they have trouble gaining ...

An abnormal BMI in children -- be it high or low -- can now be associated with impaired lung function, but if their BMI is ...

The parents of Jahmeik Modlin, 4, were initially charged with manslaughter. They are accused of locking away food from their ...

OPENING the letter her daughter Lilly brought home from school, Gemma Ranson felt a ripple of shock. Her sporty 12-year-old, ...

Oct. 31, 2024 — A research team has found that giving iron supplements to children living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in sub-Saharan Africa could be an ... Low-Level Lead Poisoning ...

Early screen time for young kids can set the stage for a sedentary life with an increased risk of obesity and heart disease.

Robust public investments can lift the weight of the child care affordability crisis off the safety net’s shoulders.

Text messages and other online feedback can help prevent obesity in very young children, a new study demonstrates. Kids had a healthier weight-for-height growth curve during their first two years ...

The study reveals a dose-response relationship between BMI and PASC risk in children, highlighting obesity as a key factor in post-COVID health challenges.

When Barron Trump, son of Melania Trump, graduated in May 2024, his height was reported as 6-foot, 7. Since July, reports suggest he grew 2 inches.

Obviously, most kids won’t grow up to be professional athletes, but every child can develop athleticism. A good strength training program for kids will set them on a trajectory to a healthy lifestyle ...