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Genetic test can identify children likely to become obese in adulthood

The World Obesity Federation expects more than half the global population to be overweight or clinically obese by 2035. The ...

'Extremely Severe' Obesity on the Rise in US Children—Study

Researchers analyzed national health data from 2008 to 2023, uncovering a surge in the most severe obesity categories for children aged 2 to 18 years old.
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Beyond the Scale: Navigating the Nuances of Talking to Your Kids About Weight, Health, and Body Image

How we discuss body shapes greatly influences children’s self – perception. Society blends personal history and medical ...

Extremely severe obesity is on the rise in kids—along with a barrage of health problems

Obesity rates in children have been on the rise for decades, having quadrupled from 1990 to 2022, and along with the rise in ...