Raise awareness of obesity as a chronic, multifactorial disease. Reduce stigma and myths that hinder early care. Encourage timely, evidence-based conversations with healthcare professionals. Promote ...

Proposed cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) could cause hungry New Yorkers all across the state to ...

Sleep is vital to our health, and an increasing number of couples are discovering that sleeping separately can lead to a ...

Arriving at a friend's house for a barbecue last weekend, Sam Astley looked on as the assembled group took turns to congratulate and compliment his wife on her impressive weight loss .

Racial disparities in childhood obesity have risen due to social determinants, food insecurity, and systemic barriers, ...

Prenatal and early-life factors significantly influence childhood obesity trajectories, highlighting the need for early ...

Indoor activities involve less movement, limiting calorie burn. Encouraging kids to play outside helps prevent obesity and promotes healthier habits. In the United States, childhood obesity is a ...

Good Response to Obesity Treatment in Childhood Improved Outcomes Down the Line — Findings represent "a hopeful message that early intervention truly matters," researcher says ...

When a team of scientists led by a Washington State University researcher examined the way that more than 9,400 children grew from toddlers to pre-adolescents, two distinct trajectories emerged.

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Exposure to air pollution during pregnancy, specifically to fine particulate matter (PM2.5), may increase the risk of childhood overweight or obesity. This is the conclusion of a large, pan ...