Kennedy Jr.'s push to reduce America's reliance on processed foods and pharmaceuticals has also struck a chord.As RFK Jr.

A new study finds that three quarters of American adults and half of adolescents are too heavy. That's making more of us sick and creating enormous health care costs.

A positive response to treatment for pediatric obesity has enduring health benefits into young adulthood, according to study findings.

Childhood BMI trends — specifically moderate BMI and high BMI variability — were associated with high cortisol concentrations at 17 years of age.

Childhood obesity continues to be a growing problem in out country. So, should the government regulate food advertising like it did with cigarettes?