Whether it’s being too skinny or being overweight as a child, a new study finds an unhealthy body mass index (BMI) could lead to severe lung problems later on. A team from the Karolinska Institutet in ...

A recent report from the CDC shows that obesity increased in kids and teens over the past two decades. According to the agency, about 1 in 5 children and teens in the U.S. are obese. That's why Dr.

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

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.

Recent studies have suggested the role of childhood BMI interventions for preventing suboptimal adult lung function. More ...

Before she entered kindergarten, Lauren Harris' pediatrician told her and her mom that she was overweight. At age 7, the pediatrician suggested to her mom that she should join WeightWatchers.

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

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.

Just like adults, children need lots of fiber in their diets.Fiber is part of what fuels a child’s normal growth and development. It helps them feel full longer ...

Here's another good reason to help your child reach and maintain a healthy weight: A new study warns that kids who are either ...

Ali Rogin speaks with Dr. Melanie Cree, a pediatric endocrinologist at Children's Hospital Colorado, to learn more. Physicians are increasingly using weight loss drugs to treat obesity ...