GRAND FORKS - When he started at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks 26 years ago, Chief Medical Executive Dr. Eric Lunn said obese children were very rare. "In 1987, it just wasn't a big deal in children," ...

A recent study from the University of Washington showed that more and more 2-year-olds are regularly using tablets, iPads, computers and watching television. This early screen time can set the stage ...

The nation’s schools — under fire for unhealthy school lunches, well-stocked vending machines and phys ed cuts — may actually do a better job than parents in keeping children fit and trim. A study ...

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Children in the United States gain up to three times more weight during the summer holidays than during the school year, a study of 5- and 6-year-olds released on Wednesday said.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Children tend to gain weight over the summer because of a lack of structured activities. Those who attended ...

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- While childhood obesity gets a lot of attention, some kids struggle with the opposite issue - they have trouble gaining weight. So, how can parents know if ...

We were unable to process your request. Please try again later. If you continue to have this issue please contact [email protected]. From 2020 to 2023, children diagnosed with COVID-19 had ...

Many parents try to help a child who is gaining too much weight quickly and fail. Worrying, nagging, nudging, food policing, and screen time monitoring usually end in arguments and hurt feelings.

This undated photo provided by Novo Nordisk shows flags bearing the company's logo. (Novo Nordisk via AP) A drug approved to treat obesity in adults and teens is safe and effective for use in kids as ...

Millions of Americans are on their way to healthier weights. We’re following the big shifts in their lives. A 46-year-old dad tells how his life has changed. (Photo illustration: Yahoo News; photos: ...

Filmmaker and producer Karan Johar has frequently made headlines for his recent weight loss. But he wasn’t always fit and ...

A drug approved to treat obesity in adults and teens is safe and effective for use in kids as young as 6 when combined with diet and exercise, a small new study shows. Liraglutide lowered body mass, ...