(CNN) — It is no secret that a growing percentage of Americans can be considered overweight or obese, and that includes children. The number of kids between the ages of 2 and 19 who can be categorized ...

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 ...

Children who used the weight loss drug liraglutide in a late-stage trial lost significantly more weight than children who got a placebo, according to a new study. Doctors say it can be extremely ...

Let's connect the dots. There is not a lot of hard data yet on the rise in children's weight during the last year, but according to NPR, doctors across the country are reporting signs of worrisome ...

All kids need to gain weight as they grow and mature, but for some kids, gaining the appropriate amount can be a real hurdle. In fact, despite increasing rates of childhood overweight and obesity, ...