Christopher Curley

A pediatricians group has updated its guidelines for childhood obesity treatment, stressing nutrition and therapy for younger children and adding bariatric surgery for teens.

In a new survey, parents appeared to be most concerned about their children’s mental health and financially stability but less concerned about whether they get a college degree or have children

The patent for Humira, a drug used to treat arthritis and other conditions, has finally expired, paving the way for biosimilar competitors to enter the market

Researchers say genetic diseases may be responsible for more infant deaths than previous thought, but these findings do open up more avenues for diagnosis and treatment

Researchers say bullying can be a key component of mental distress and suicide attempts in children, especially those who identify as LGBTQ+

Researchers say a drug used to treat epilepsy seizures shows promise in reducing autism-like behavior in mice. Other experts say there isn’t a need for a “cure” for autism.

Researchers say 80% of people with type 2 diabetes who are eligible for one of two types of treatments, including Ozempic, aren’t getting it

A new report predicts that half of the world will be overweight or obese by 2035, putting a strain on our healthcare systems

Two new studies report that CPAP machines used for sleep apnea can make breathing easier at night and, in turn, can lower the risk of death from heart disease

A new study suggests that regular exercise could improve how the body stores fat. People with overweight and obesity who exercised had a greater ability to store less damaging subcutaneous fat and less hormone-disrupting visceral fat, the researchers found.