May 21, 2012: U.S. Teens Heading for Heart Trouble: Study
High 'bad' cholesterol, pre-diabetes or diabetes affect almost one-quarter of teens

May 18, 2012: Diabetes Can Take a Toll on Your Emotions
And this psychological component may make it harder to control the blood-sugar disorder, experts say

May 11, 2012: Sooner Is Better for Controlling Obese Kids' Weight: Study
Behavioral therapy more effective in youngsters than teens, Swedish research suggests

May 10, 2012: Gut Bugs Might Influence Child's Odds for Obesity
Heavy kids had higher levels of certain microbes, as did kids who ate little protein, study finds

May 09, 2012: Study: Kids Who Sleep in Parents' Bed Less Likely to Be Overweight
Children allowed to snuggle up with mom, dad may feel more secure and eat less, researchers say

May 04, 2012: Attitude May Be Key to Overweight Girls' Risk of Depression
Unhappiness, unhealthy dieting less likely when girls were OK with their size, researchers found

May 04, 2012: Today's Kids May Be Destined for Adult Heart Disease
Solution lies in instilling healthy habits, not adding medication, experts say

April 24, 2012: Could the Childhood Obesity 'Epidemic' Be Ebbing?
Massachusetts study finds significant decline in rates for kids under 6

April 20, 2012: Childhood Obesity May Raise Odds of Adult Liver Cancer
Findings underscore importance of healthy weight in youth, researcher says

April 16, 2012: Troubled Homes May Fuel Obesity in Girls
Study found nearly doubled risk in families coping with poverty, drug abuse, other stress

April 13, 2012: Even Preschoolers View the Overweight Negatively
Young children judged heavier kids more harshly than they did normal-weight kids, study shows

April 09, 2012: Scientists Pinpoint Childhood Obesity Genes
In a first, they find two mutations that may predispose kids to common obesity

March 30, 2012: Study Weighs In on Diets for Kids
Meal plan with very low carbs was tough for children to follow, researchers say

March 29, 2012: Heavier Baby Girls at Higher Risk for Diabetes, Heart Woes as Adults
Study found that as teens, they have larger waist size, higher blood levels of insulin, fat

March 22, 2012: Parents Should Lead By Example in Weight Loss, Study Finds
When parents shed pounds, overweight kids on weight-loss plan slimmed down, too

March 05, 2012: Heavy Kids May Not Respond as Well to Asthma Meds
As weight climbs, so does daily corticosteroid dosage, study says

February 27, 2012: 'Active' Video Games May Not Boost Kids' Fitness: Study
Wii games were no better than 'inactive' selections, researchers found

February 14, 2012: Any Exercise Benefits Kids' Heart Health: Study
Better blood pressure, cholesterol, weight accompanies activity, regardless of sedentary time

January 23, 2012: Parents May Hold Key to Treating Kids' Obesity
Heart association identifies successful strategies for helping children to achieve weight loss

January 16, 2012: Overweight Teen Girls May Have Higher Acne Risk
However, no similar connection found for boys in Norwegian study

December 30, 2011: Obesity, Diabetes Pose 1-2 Threat to Young Americans
The result: They could be first generation to not live as long as their parents

December 26, 2011: Mother-Toddler Bond May Influence Teen Obesity
Prevention strategies should go beyond eating, exercise, study suggests

December 23, 2011: Parents May Hold Key to Healthy Weight in Hispanic Kids
Lower-fat family meals can help reduce high obesity rate in this population, study suggests

December 06, 2011: Vitamin D Levels Tied to Diabetes Risk in Obese Kids
Low levels were associated with more insulin resistance, study found

December 06, 2011: Most Doctors Don't Tell Parents Kids Are Overweight
Or health care providers are speaking up, but message isn't sticking, study finds

November 10, 2011: Cooking Class Benefits Kids in Many Ways
Fourth graders learn about academic subjects along with food preparation

October 16, 2011: Kids Can Be Tougher on Obese Peers
Study found this way especially true if children felt 'problem' traits were others' own fault

September 30, 2011: Obesity More Likely in 'Night-Owl' Kids
Study shows youngsters who stay up late are more sedentary than early-to-bed types

August 18, 2011: Thin Children Have More Energy-Burning 'Brown Fat'
Teens with the lowest body mass index have more of this 'good' fat, study shows

August 09, 2011: Healthy Lunch and Breakfast Keep Students Alert
Expert offer tips on avoiding the same-old sandwich syndrome

July 11, 2011: Help Your Kids Stay in Shape This Summer
Experts share tips on planning for exercise, fun and healthy eating

June 23, 2011: Ways to Curb Childhood Obesity Outlined in U.S. Report
Identify overweight kids, encourage more activity, promote good sleep habits, experts say

June 16, 2011: Fast-Food Outlets Near Schools May Not Be Making Teens Fat
The real issue, experts say, is making kids more knowledgeable about healthy choices

May 27, 2011: More Sleep May Cut Kids' Risk of Obesity
Lack of adequate slumber negatively affects young children's weight, body fat, study finds

May 02, 2011: Family Meals Keep Kids Slimmer, Healthier, Study Finds
Eating together also reduces likelihood of eating disorders, researchers say

April 29, 2011: Low Vitamin D Levels Tied to Obesity in Kids
Fat accumulates as concentrations of the nutrient fall, and these changes differ by race, study finds

April 26, 2011: Severely Obese Teens No More Depressed Than Slimmer Peers
But large size affects whites more than blacks, researchers say

April 11, 2011: Obese Kids' Wrist Size May Predict Heart Disease
Circumference gives clue to insulin resistance, researchers say

March 28, 2011: Teens' Weight Loss Surgery May Weaken Bones
Benefits may still exceed risks, but experts urge caution for young patients

March 23, 2011: Many Obese Moms and Kids Underestimate Their Weight
Where obesity is common, overweight people may look normal, study finds

March 22, 2011: Poor Diet Linked to Early Signs of Heart Risks in Obese Kids
Lack of healthy food in youth seems to cause inflammation, insulin resistance, study finds

March 02, 2011: In Battle of the Bulge, Canada Trumps U.S.
More than a third of Americans now obese, compared to about 24% of Canadians, study finds

February 25, 2011: Breast-Feeding May Cut Obesity Risk in Kids of Diabetic Moms
Those breast-fed for at least 6 months were less likely to be overweight later, study found

February 15, 2011: Calorie Labels Don't Affect Kids' Fast-Food Choices
In study, labeling got noticed but didn't influence orders

February 11, 2011: Overweight Kids Who Exercise Improve Thinking, Math Skills: Study
Chronic sedentary behavior 'is compromising children's ability and achievement,' research suggests

February 07, 2011: Giving Baby Solid Foods Too Early Linked to Obesity Later
But the risk was found only in bottle-fed babies, study reports

January 27, 2011: TV: A Sneaky Part of the Food Pyramid
Many restaurants have them, but experts say they promote bad eating habits

January 25, 2011: Changing Parental Behavior May Help Obese Kids Lose Weight
Young children of parents who took classes in nutrition, exercise kept weight off for 2 years

January 24, 2011: Insufficient, Irregular Sleep Tied to Kids' Obesity
Making up for lost shuteye on weekends seems to help, study finds

January 14, 2011: Overweight Young Adults Often Have Overweight Friends, Sweethearts
But those who have friends trying to lose weight also more likely to try to shed pounds, researchers say