Body mass index (BMI) was almost three times more likely to classify children as overweight than waist circumference-to-height ratio, according to a ...

Early life-responsive parenting can lead to healthier weight outcomes for children in their earliest years, with effects ...

Globally, increases in obesity are projected to continue to 2050 for children and adolescents, and the prevalence of overweight and obesity is set to increase among adults.

A 10-year-old Michigan boy died after his obese foster mom sat on him for five minutes for “acting up” — crushing him under ...

World Obesity Day, March 2025 March 4 is recognised as World Obesity Day, with the theme “Changing Systems: Healthier Lives.” ...

A 10-year-old boy who was being bullied because of his weight has become an internet sensation on TikTok after two brothers stepped in. This past month, videos of fourth-grader Jacob Whitmore training ...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that obesity poses a serious threat to public health and called on everyone to take ...

Signs that someone is being a trashy parent. The post 25 Dead Giveaways That Someone’s Parenting Style Is Rather Trashy ...

Children ages two to eight years across 11 Pacific jurisdictions (Alaska, American Samoa, Commonwealth of the Northern ...

Children aged 2–8 years across 11 Pacific jurisdictions (Alaska, American Samoa, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands ...

Parents are often judged too harshly for their behavior. If their kids eat a meal without any vegetables present, the ...

Scientists say obesity rates are set to skyrocket with "significant" increases predicted within the next five years.