Millions of children and teenagers in the U.S. are experiencing obesity, leaving them at a higher risk of developing adverse health issues as they age. A new study suggests that bariatric surgery has ...

Obesity affects nearly 20% of children between the ages of 2 and 19, making it a common childhood condition. Meanwhile, a new research letter published in JAMA Pediatrics found that rates of severe ...

SEATTLE — While it’s tough to see your child go through surgery, the providers at Providence Swedish go to great lengths to make sure kids stay comfortable before, during and after procedures.

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - For kids who need surgery to replace a torn knee ligament, the timing of the procedure may make a difference in their school grades, a new study suggests. In the study, ...

Maria Caprigno says her adolescence was especially brutal, having to navigate her middle school years weighing over 440 pounds. She says she felt ruthlessly hemmed in — socially, emotionally and ...