Marks and Spencer recently launched a new line of school uniforms geared toward overweight and obese children as young as three. Read the full story

Obese children are much more likely to develop a form of acid reflux known as GERD, which can cause heartburn and be a precursor to esophageal cancer. Read the full story

Childhood obesity rates range from less than 10 percent in the Pacific Northwest to more than 30 percent in the deep south, a new report shows. Read the full story

Obesity is attributed to many factors, from genetics to lifestyle choices. But, the street where you grow up could also affect your waistline later in life. Read the full story

Childhood obesity is something that is often talked about, but the issue can still leave some parents confused.  A new study shows that parents often underestimate their child’s weight, especially those with overweight children. Read the full story

Weight loss surgery prior to pregnancy can reduce the risk of obesity and related metabolic disorders in babies born after the mother undergoes the procedure, research shows. Read the full story

As the rate of obesity among children continues to soar, scientists are questioning whether restrictive feeding by mothers may be part of the problem. Read the full story

Overweight children face serious health concerns, including hardened arteries and the risk of adult-onset diabetes. Now, researchers have found that obese kids also have an increased incidence of sleep-disordered breathing, or SDB. Read the full story