What I like to do with nearly every kid I see is place them on a three- to four-week electronic fast. Parents worry about what the kids will do without their video games or smartphones. But once you ...

The United States childhood obesity epidemic has been old news for some time. That is until the new weight loss drugs hit the market. The American Academy of Pediatrics is telling parents it is safe ...

Millions of Americans are on their way to healthier weights. We’re following the big shifts in their lives. A 46-year-old dad tells how his life has changed. (Photo illustration: Yahoo News; photos: ...

W E S T  S T O C K B R I D G E, Mass., July 25 -- Camp Kingsmont has horseback riding, friendships, log cabins and camp fires, but s'mores are not on the menu: The average 10-year-old camper ...

Children who used the weight loss drug liraglutide in a late-stage trial lost significantly more weight than children who got a placebo, according to a new study. Doctors say it can be extremely ...

You’ve got a lot going on in your life, and deciding to lose weight is a big commitment. If you’re interested in losing weight for health or personal reasons, it’s understandable to wonder how to lose ...