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Rates of Childhood Obesity Fall Slightly Dec. 25, 2012 -- New data suggest that we may have turned an important corner in the childhood obesity epidemic. While rates of obesity and extreme obesity in preschoolers rose from 1998 to 2003, they began to plateau soon thereafter. And childhood obesity rates decreased slightly in 2010.

Playing Multiple Sports Helps Beat Teen Obesity Teens Who Play on Multiple Sports Teams Less Likely to be Obese July 16, 2012 -- Being a team player may help teens tackle rising childhood obesity rates. A new study shows that teens who play on three or more sports teams are up to 39% less likely to be obese.

Obesity Rate in U.S. Higher Than Thought? Study: BMI + Hormone Test May Be More Accurate Measure of Obesity April 2, 2012 -- More than 1 in 3 Americans who are classified as slightly overweight based on their body mass index (BMI) scores may actually be obese, a new study suggests.

James Steinberg Most people know that obesity can result in serious health problems, yet many of us continue to focus on its cosmetic consequences rather than its risks to health. This distorted view may change now that the American Medical Association has finally labeled obesity a disease, not just a risk factor for other disorders.

Obesity and the form of diabetes linked to it are taking an even worse toll on America's youth than medical experts had realized. As obesity rates in children have climbed, so has the incidence of type 2 diabetes, and a new study adds another worry: the disease progresses more rapidly in children than in adults, and is harder to treat.

New Weight Loss Plan for U.S. Obesity Crisis Plan Would Cut Fast-Food Ads/Sales, Promote Activity and Healthy Foods May 8, 2012 -- Obesity in America is a crisis that threatens national security -- and urgent action is needed, says the Institute of Medicine. The IOM's plan: Totally change the way Americans approach exercise and nutrition.

Breastfeeding Fights Obesity 1% Change in Weight for Each 6 Months of Breastfeeding July 10, 2012 -- Breastfeeding may help women keep their weight in check and make them less likely to become obese as they get older.

Bias Against Obese Graduate School Applicants? Applicants of any size fared equally in phone interviews, but bias crept in at face-to-face meetings WebMD News from HealthDay By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, July 24 (HealthDay News) -- Add higher education to the list of things obese people might lose out on due to discrimination.

diabetes related to obesity, can result in poor health and early death

The American Medical Association recently declared obesity a disease that requires a wide range of treatments. The decision generated a lot of controversy, but on one point everyone agrees: With more than 35 percent of U.S. adults and 17 percent of children and teens struggling with weight, the burgeoning statistics have troubling implications for America's health care system.

Cancer Deaths Continue to Fall Obesity, Inactivity Contribute to Cancer Incidence, Deaths March 28, 2012 -- Obesity and inactivity are emerging as new public health threats in the fight against cancer. Although a new CDC report shows that the overall cancer death rate dropped among adults and children in the United States, some of those cancers associated with obesity are on the rise.

Task Force to Doctors: Obesity Screening for All Experts Also Advise Counseling at-Risk Patients on Diet, Exercise June 25, 2012 -- If referral to a weight loss program is needed, Grossman says it should be to an intensive program. Over a year, the program should offer 12 to 26 sessions, Grossman says. "Low-intensity [and] anything less than 12 sessions don't work," he says, citing evidence reviewed by the task force. "Really the critical thing is to maintain that weight loss after the program stops," he says.

Toddlers Who Have Poor Relationship With Mom May Find Refuge in Food, Researchers Say Dec. 26, 2011 -- Tots who have a poor relationship with their moms are more likely to be obese by the time they turn 15, a new study shows.

Study Shows Benefits for Heart Health in Obese Children Who Lose Weight Before Adulthood

Researchers Find Blood Vessel Stiffness in Obese Children

Study Shows Obese Teens Don't Eat Enough Vegetables, Dairy, and Fiber

Lax Regulation Means Many Kids Don't Get Enough Healthy Foods or Exercise By Brenda GoodmanWebMD Health News Aug. 26, 2011 -- Experts say the fight against childhood obesity should have a new focus: day care. Studies show that about 82% of American children under age 6 are in child care outside the home while their parents work.