In Raichur, Karnataka, Tataiah, who accused his wife of attempted murder, was booked under the Child Marriage Act after police discovered she was a minor (15.8 years old).

The World Obesity Federation expects more than half the global population to be overweight or clinically obese by 2035. The post Genetic test can identify children likely to become obese in adulthood ...

How we discuss body shapes greatly influences children’s self – perception. Society blends personal history and medical ...

In an effort to accelerate weight gain, some parents overfeed their children from birth, especially through bottle feeding ...

Prenatal and early-life factors significantly influence childhood obesity trajectories, highlighting the need for early interventions to promote healthy growth.

This cross-sectional study including 426,000 children in Denmark found that body mass index (BMI) outcomes of COVID-19 pandemic–related control policies and restrictions were not exclusively observed ...

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Monitoring a child’s growth involves more than simply tracking height and weight. One effective method to assess whether a child’s weight is appropriate for their age and height is using a BMI ...

Conclusion Using a BMI calculator for children is an effective way to monitor growth and identify early signs of weight-related concerns. Unlike adult measurements, child BMI is based on percentiles ...

Children under 14 years diagnosed with T1DM at the center were included, while those diagnosed elsewhere or with other diabetes types were excluded. Data included demographics, BMI z-scores based on ...

Threats to children from anti-vax views, Plan B with higher BMI, a dim view of tech bans for teen mental health ...