The study found that mothers who are overweight may share the risk for obesity with their daughters and not their sons.

New research suggests the biology, environment and the food they share contributes to children's future health.

Here are few tips to keep heart diseases at bay.

WHO said obesity in kids one of the most serious health challenges of the 21st century.

70% of the blood tests studied were affected due to the children's obesity.

Globally, over two billion children and adults suffer from health problems related to being overweight or obese.

The findings represent "a growing and disturbing global public health crisis," according to a study published in The New England Journal of...

Washington, Nov 3 (IANS) American children are at greater risk of becoming overweight or obese during summer vacation than during the schoo...

Downing a couple of glasses of water before eating a meal may help people eat less without even trying.

Downing a couple of glasses of water before eating a meal may help people eat less without even trying.

Exposure to second-hand smoking may make children obese and amplify their risk of cardiovascular disease.

Chinese people are growing taller, thanks to their deeper pockets and better nutrition diets, but the change of diet is also making people ...

The study suggests there is a relationship between long-term exposure to three specific types of family stressors and children becoming obe...

Children who skip meals are more likely to have excess body fat and an increased risk of diabetes, heart disease or stroke as early as 6 ye...

Pollution does not just take a toll on our planet, it could also make your child obese, a new study has revealed.

The scenario is fast changing in India with obesity emerging as a major lifestyle threat.

As India faces the worrisome prospect of becoming the diabetes capital of the world, a whole lot of healthcare chains and FMCG companies ar...