Early-onset colorectal cancer is now the top cancer killer of men under 50 in the US * Rising obesity in youth is a major driver of early-onset gastrointestinal //cancers * Many young patients lack ...

After menopause, individuals with cardiovascular disease and weight gain may face a higher risk of breast cancer, recent ...

Racial disparities in childhood obesity have risen due to social determinants, food insecurity, and systemic barriers, ...

A new federal estimate shows that nearly 1 in 3 U.S. adolescents had prediabetes in 2023, far higher than a previous estimate ...

Background Overweight and obesity are excessive fat accumulations linked with many health problems, including heart diseases, type 2 diabetes and cancer. Multiple studies have demonstrated that ...

To improve access to care, many professional organizations have advocated for classifying obesity as a disease. However, the ...

How does social media affect mental health in children and teens? Positive Effects of Social Media on Children and Teens In some ways, social media can benefit mental health. For instance, it provides ...