Researchers have developed an algorithm that uses traditional risk factors to predict whether a newborn will develop obesity as a child.
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.
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.
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."
FDA expands setmelanotide indication to patients as young as 2 years
The expanded indication is approved to reduce excess body weight and maintain reduction long-term in children 2 years and up with obesity due to BBS, POMC, or LEPR deficiency.
Healthy prenatal diet could be upstream obesity prevention strategy
"Our findings support the recommendation of a healthy diet based on the current guidelines (as measured by the HEI) during pregnancy, since it may reduce patterns of infant growth outside reference ranges."
Study: Exploring lasting benefits of bariatric surgery for teens with severe obesity
A decade after bariatric surgery, most teens maintained weight loss and reduced obesity-related conditions such as type 2 diabetes and hypertension.