Childhood obesity a risk for developing gallstones

A new polygenic risk score enhances obesity risk prediction from childhood to adulthood, offering new insights for early intervention and prevention strategies.

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.

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

On World Obesity Day, take this short quiz and test your knowledge of the AAP's clinical practice guideline to evaluate and treat children and adolescents with obesity.

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.