Kurbo by WW, a free nutrition and weight-loss app for kids as young as 8, and up to 17. The app will inevitably draw ...

Obesity in children is a growing concern worldwide, with significant implications for their physical and mental health. Addressing this issue requires a multifaceted approach that includes lifestyle ...

When parents begin a weight‑loss program, change how they eat, or start new health routines, children notice more than we ...

Weight and physical activity levels are both factors in a child's ability to acquire and use knowledge, a new study finds. "The question this paper asks that has not been asked before is whether it is ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Weight loss surgery for a 13-year-old. It ...

Originally developed to treat diabetes, Ozempic has started to get prescribed as an off-label medicine for weight loss. Lately, more parents are requesting these drugs for kids struggling with their ...

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 ...

Family-based treatment (FBT) in primary care settings prevented children with overweight and obesity from gaining more excess weight over time, the randomized PLAN trial found. In kids ages 6 to 12 ...