According to Statistics Canada, there are more overweight women than men. What are the reasons for overweight & obesity in women, and can it be controlled?

Jan 23, 2011 - Kim Downey

Overweight and obesity are a major public health problem worldwide, and its occurrence has increased dramatically during the past three decades.

Nov 1, 2010 - Michael Koger

Weight Loss Confidential is a book based on interviews with teens who've successfully lost weight. The teens share their success stories and what parents can do to help

Jun 15, 2007 - Tracy Rose

Women who are struggling with obesity will often have additional complications during pregnancy. Gastric bypass could help prevent some pregnancy risks.

Dec 5, 2008 - Brenda Lane

There are 43 million overweight children worldwide. A major public health issue. Tips for helping your overweight or obese child.

Jul 4, 2011 - James Gibson

The Lifetime Television movie, To Be Fat Like Me, follows an overweight youth and shows how weight loss in teenagers is seen as the holy grail of obsessions.

Jan 17, 2007 - Lori Henry

Obese and overweight children in Canada often have parents who don't do as much as they could to help their child lose weight, a newly released study says.

Sep 27, 2010 - Marcus Hondro

A Canadian woman is concerned for her life after being told she must wait 10 years to get necessary surgery. She's penned her own obituary.

Jul 31, 2011 - Marcus Hondro

For teens needing to lose weight, there are simple tips and tricks that can make exercising easier and more fun. Effective weight loss tips can be very helpful for teens.

Sep 13, 2009 - Bailey Shoemaker Richards

Anorexia and bulimia are unfortunately common eating disorders among teenagers. By noticing the signs, parents have a good chance of halting the condition.

Feb 4, 2008 - Catherine Owen

As a teenager, losing weight should not be about dieting. Instead, changing core eating habits and exercising regularly will lead to healthy weight loss.

Jan 30, 2008 - Catherine Owen

MDMA or Ecstasy is a popular drug often used by teenagers. What is it, why are teenagers take it and what its short and long term effects are.

Dec 20, 2007 - Catherine Owen

Parents want to protect their daughters from the effects of HPV, but is the Gardasil vaccine the right choice?

Feb 28, 2009 - Bonnie Way

Teenage pregnancy is currently a popular topic in the media. These three young adult novels approach the sensitive subject in unique and engaging ways.

Feb 11, 2008 - Catherine Owen

The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy recommends that parents watch "The Secret Life" television show as one way to talk to teens about sex.

Feb 23, 2009 - Kelly Pfeiffer

Normal eating patterns for teenagers includes most anything in varying amounts. They have an internal barometer that says stop or go.

Jan 27, 2009 - Jeannie Delahunt

Recent studies have shown an alarming number of teenagers are clinically overweight, but what can we realistically do?

Feb 10, 2011 - Colin Rowe

Ontario, Canada has lots of parks, lakes, and rivers for teenagers and their parents to camp and fish at, and/or go on a water adventure getaway.

Jul 7, 2010 - Mary Belanger

Who is to blame for childhood obesity? At what point did parents forfeit responsibility for the health and well being of their offspring?

Mar 29, 2010 - Anna Wilson