Facebook, Twitter, and other Internet-based technologies can be effective weapons in the fight against childhood obesity.
Setmelanotide demonstrates BMI reduction in patients with acquired hypothalamic obesity
In the phase 3 TRANSCEND trial, setmelanotide met the primary endpoint of a statistically significant and clinically meaningful BMI reduction compared to placebo.
Addressing atypical anorexia: Part 1
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.
Reading between the lines: teaching teens to use nutrition facts labels
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.
Racial, ethnic disparities exist when counseling on nutrition, lifestyle, and weight
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.
Pediatric obesity treatment yields lower morbidity, mortality risk in young adults
"The greatest risk reductions were demonstrated in those who experienced obesity remission during childhood," stated study authors.
CDC: 2013-2023 youth risk physical activity behavior report
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."
Social media as tool for obesity intervention
Facebook, Twitter, and other Internet-based technologies can be effective weapons in the fight against childhood obesity.
Setmelanotide demonstrates BMI reduction in patients with acquired hypothalamic obesity
In the phase 3 TRANSCEND trial, setmelanotide met the primary endpoint of a statistically significant and clinically meaningful BMI reduction compared to placebo.
Addressing atypical anorexia: Part 1
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.
Reading between the lines: teaching teens to use nutrition facts labels
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.
Racial, ethnic disparities exist when counseling on nutrition, lifestyle, and weight
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.
Pediatric obesity treatment yields lower morbidity, mortality risk in young adults
"The greatest risk reductions were demonstrated in those who experienced obesity remission during childhood," stated study authors.
CDC: 2013-2023 youth risk physical activity behavior report
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."
Setmelanotide demonstrates BMI reduction in patients with acquired hypothalamic obesity
In the phase 3 TRANSCEND trial, setmelanotide met the primary endpoint of a statistically significant and clinically meaningful BMI reduction compared to placebo.
Addressing atypical anorexia: Part 1
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.
Reading between the lines: teaching teens to use nutrition facts labels
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.
Racial, ethnic disparities exist when counseling on nutrition, lifestyle, and weight
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.
Pediatric obesity treatment yields lower morbidity, mortality risk in young adults
"The greatest risk reductions were demonstrated in those who experienced obesity remission during childhood," stated study authors.
CDC: 2013-2023 youth risk physical activity behavior report
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."