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Kids Count: Maryland fell behind majority of states in childhood health indicators
Maryland Matters via Yahoo News· 3 days agoA new report on childhood health shows Maryland slipped against other states, as rates of childhood...
Drugmaker Testing Weight Loss Medication for Children as Young as 6 Years Old
Parents via Yahoo News· 8 months agoChildhood obesity impacts 1 in 5 kids putting them at risk for health conditions, bullying, and...
Fixing the global childhood obesity epidemic begins with making healthy choices the easier choices –...
The Conversation via Yahoo News· 11 months agoClean and safe city parks can be important factors in supporting kids' health and well-being....
Childhood obesity should be treated early and aggressively, new guidelines say. Is that safe?
Live Science via Yahoo News· 1 year agoclose up of a hand holding a medical device, that being a pen designed to inject the user with the...
Childhood obesity is surging: What to know about rising rates, and efforts to curb them
The Hill via AOL· 1 year agoStory at a glance Rates of childhood obesity in the United States have tripled in the past three...
1 in 5 children and adolescents globally have 'excess weight,' new study finds. Here's what parents...
Yahoo Life Style via AOL· 4 days agoWhat new research has discovered about rates of obesity among kids and adolescents — and what...
Weight loss drugs and surgery – for kids? Why new obesity guidance is drawing scrutiny.
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 1 year agoFaith Anne Heeren vividly remembers the day she first became aware of her weight. It was first...
Health officials revise tool to track severe obesity in kids
Associated Press via Yahoo News· 1 year agoU.S. health officials have revised a tool to track the rising cases of severe obesity among children...
New guidance: Use drugs, surgery early for obesity in kids
Associated Press via Yahoo News· 1 year agoChildren struggling with obesity should be evaluated and treated early and aggressively, including...
Childhood Obesity May Be Linked to Iron Deficiency, According to New Study from the British Journal...
Eating Well via Yahoo News· 2 months agoA recent study uncovers a connection between obesity and iron deficiency, revealing hidden...