Most parents agree that talking to their kids about puberty is important—but when and how to start the conversation is often ...

A recent study shows that traditional insulin resistance measures such as HOMA-IR are more predictive of insulin resistance ...

Obesity isn’t just about extra kilos — it’s about how we live and the choices we make every day. The rise in fatty liver ...

Vitamin D deficiency is highly prevalent in the US and around the world. Roughly 15.4% of children and adolescents in the US were vitamin D deficient in 2017. While vitamin D deficiency has slightly ...

Children's eye care is often ignored. Since infants can't express discomfort, early detection of issues like eye strain is ...

The best iPads for kids offer versatility, storage, and speed. We’ve rounded up the top choices for 2025 to help you pick the ...

A clinical practice guideline that stresses a multidisciplinary approach is intended to help clinicians manage obesity in ...

A new guideline for treating obesity in children and adolescents says medication can be helpful, but that health providers should prioritize addressing nutrition, exercise and psychological needs.

A new study highlights a 50% increase in young people living with obesity or excess weight in a little more than a decade in ...

Background: Obesity is a complex, chronic, stigmatized disease whereby abnormal or excess body fat may impair health or increase the risk of medical complications, and can reduce quality of life and ...