Childhood obesity is often overlooked or ignored as it does not show obvious signs However it is important to recognise it early to reduce the risk of other health complications ...

Overweight teenagers with impaired glucose control showed poor bone quality, raising concerns for future osteoporosis risk.

In the latest edition of his monthly radio address ‘Mann Ki Baat’, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India’s recent ...

How we discuss body shapes greatly influences children’s self – perception. Society blends personal history and medical ...

BMI was lower in kids whose mothers received a responsive parenting intervention in the INSIGHT randomized clinical trial. Across ages 3 to 9 years, children in a responsive parenting group had a ...

Paternal obesity is associated with rapid body mass index (BMI) growth trajectory among offspring, especially with the presence of maternal obesity, according to study findings published in the ...

PGHD occurs when a child's pituitary gland is unable to produce enough growth hormone which results in noticeable changes on the growth chart.

April Wilkerson creates a kids' growth chart ruler that lasts for years, combining practical measurement with sentimental keepsake potential.

Swiss bank Julius Baer outlined targets for the three years ahead as it seeks to rein in costs, boost growth in its core wealth management business and address its lingering legacy issues. The ...

Height, weight, and BMI by age graphs were developed for TS girls between 2 and 20 years. Conclusion: These growth charts may be used to monitor the growth of girls with TS and to verify the effect of ...