Even some severely obese preteens should be considered for weight loss surgery, according to new recommendations. The guidance issued Sunday by the American Academy of Pediatrics is based on a review ...

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 ...

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 ...

TLC’s 1000-Lb. Sisters Season 4 continues to show Tammy Slaton’s weight loss. Tammy gets weight-loss surgery in episode 8, and after the surgery, she mentions the possibility of having children one ...

Nonprofit Mending Kids looks to offer services to children in Four Corners A nonprofit organization that provides free surgery for children whose families do not have adequate financial means or ...

I had gastric-bypass surgery in November 2022 and lost 85 pounds. Before I had the surgery, I talked to my daughter about the procedure and what to expect. I wanted to make sure she knew I was doing ...

Preparing your child for surgery can be a stressful time for you both. Working with your healthcare team, you can help make this scary time a little less frightening by addressing your child’s ...

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, ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Grafting a thigh muscle into the cheek of kids whose face has been paralyzed by brain surgery can help them smile again, new research shows. It's a long, complicated ...