A new study in Cancer Research shows that obesity hinders chemotherapy in children with childhood leukemia.

Sep 24, 2009 - Tammie Doerler

Staggering statistics show that childhood obesity has more than tripled in the last three decades. The key to halting the rising statistics is prevention.

Sep 14, 2009 - Tammie Doerler

What would you do if your doctor or another family member suggested that your child lose weight? Would you put him or her on diet or encourage them to exercise more?

Feb 26, 2007 - Tracy Rose

Childhood obesity is epidemic right now and contributes to many serious health problems. These factors should be understood by parents to help their kids.

Nov 10, 2010 - Valerie Garner

Promote healthy habits early to prevent toddlers from developing poor life choices that lead to youth and adult obesity.

Aug 5, 2009 - Bridgett Ann Calia

The future of our kid's health is in jeopardy. Making a turnaround is going to take help from the community, school and family.

May 12, 2009 - Tracy Rose

Overweight and obese children suffer many physical and emotional problems. Learn about the causes and effects of childhood obesity.

Jun 9, 2010 - Cathy Herold

More screen time means more exposure to junk food ads. Studies show that with each added hour of screen time, children increase their risk of obesity.

Oct 4, 2011 - Tracy Rose

Childhood obesity treatment involves changes in child's diet and level of physical activity. Secondary options include medications and weight loss surgery.

Dec 29, 2010 - Lalitha Goteti

Although specific causes of childhood obesity are unclear, some of the triggering factors include genetics, sedentary lifestyle, and advertisements.

Dec 29, 2010 - Lalitha Goteti

Pregnant women who are exposed to pollutants have an increased risk of having obese children.

Jan 9, 2009 - Uni Blake

Type 2 diabetes in children ages 9 to 17 has risen dramatically over the past two decades with obesity being the main cause. Parents are the key to stopping this cycle.

Sep 28, 2009 - Deanna Lynn Sletten

Childhood obesity rates have tripled over the past 30 years, caused serious damage to the children involved and threaten catastrophic costs in the future.

Apr 10, 2010 - Robert McKelvie

This article will briefly explore the epidemic of childhood obesity. The main purpose is to educate prevention methods for parents.

Dec 1, 2010 - Jennifer Cherry

Chef Joseph Ciminera is the host of "Taste This! TV", and he has decided to use his love of food to address childhood obesity.

Feb 18, 2010 - Mike Virgintino

As childhood obesity rates rise Americans find that the cost is indeed immense, and dollars are not the object of our nation's despair.

Sep 12, 2009 - Tammie Doerler

The national statistic regarding childhood obesity is not pretty: it has more than tripled since 1980. However, concrete steps can be taken to reverse this trend.

Dec 8, 2009 - Brigitte Harton

Defines prevalence of childhood obesity, identifies risk factors and offers tips to parents to combat childhood obesity.

Feb 19, 2011 - Rachelle Waldron

Rarely is obesity in adults or children simply a rare disorder. Almost all obesity is caused by an unhealthy diet and lack of exercise.

Aug 25, 2010 - Elsie Boateng

Definitions of childhood obesity vary around the globe, but prevalence continues to rise, with obesity and its health effects seen as largely preventable.

May 11, 2010 - Christine Redmond