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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

Dietitians share tips as experts warn about kids' weight gain post-pandemic. The coronavirus pandemic has upended much of the lives of children, and their diets too, research is showing. One recent ...

Consuming a glass or more of 100% fruit juice daily may be associated with weight gain in both children and adults. According to a new study published in the medical journal JAMA Pediatrics, drinking ...