Touring Hutchinson with about a dozen other bicyclists Friday, Minnesota Health Commissioner Dr. Ed Ehlinger marveled at the city’s trails, parks, public art and Farmers Market. “You have a ...

Most young people are unaware of takeaway exclusion zones near schools, and policies limiting new outlets fail to address ...

Advocates say microdosing reduces costs and side effects while maintaining weight loss, then can help with weight maintenance ...

NEW YORK, NY (Feb. 5, 2025)--Columbia scientists have found specialized neurons in the brains of mice that order the animals to stop eating. Though many feeding circuits in the brain are known to play ...

New moms who just have had twins run a high risk of heart disease in the next weeks and months, a new study suggests.

A meta-analysis revealed that exercise interventions effectively reduced blood pressure levels in children and adolescents with overweight or obesity, with notable effects seen in girls.

The AP-NORC survey shows about half of U.S. adults believe it is a good thing for adults to use Ozempic, Wegovy and similar ...

Since 2020/21, more than 4,000 youngsters, some still nursery age, have been referred by NHS Scotland health boards for ...

In its current form, SNAP operates as a de facto subsidy program that props up some of the unhealthiest parts of the food ...

Beyond immediate academic impacts, regular high-sugar breakfasts can affect children’s long-term development. Chronic sugar ...

The medical director of the Johns Hopkins All Children’s Healthy Weight Initiative is sharing prevention tips and how to help ...