Childhood obesity a risk for developing gallstones

In the phase 3 TRANSCEND trial, setmelanotide met the primary endpoint of a statistically significant and clinically meaningful BMI reduction compared to placebo.

Contemporary Pediatrics sat down with Dr. Erin Harrop, an assistant professor at University of Denver in Colorado and a licensed medical social worker to talk about atypical anorexia nervosa, including diagnostic challenges.

Colleen Sloan, PA-C, RDN, emphasizes the importance of learning to spot added sugars, compare portion sizes, and recognize misleading marketing claims to give patients a practical tool to take ownership of their health.

According to a new study, racial and ethnic disparities were evident when counseling on nutrition, lifestyle, and weight among children with high blood pressure measurements.

"The greatest risk reductions were demonstrated in those who experienced obesity remission during childhood," stated study authors.

Across all years in the report, the CDC rated each physical activity trend with a color of red, indicating that trends are going in the "wrong direction."