National data show cholesterol levels among children and teenagers in the United States are improving, but obesity continues to pose a significant health challenge.
While Oprah didn't reveal whether she's using Ozempic, Wegovy or a different medication, she's sparked a new conversation around weight loss drugs, who should use them and their effectiveness.
The group is urging doctors to acknowledge that the measurement has been used for "racist exclusion" and has caused "historical harm."
The American Academy of Pediatrics said it's a disease with genetic, social and environmental factors.
Health conditions include people who are severely obese, which the state defines as a person with a body mass index of 40 or higher.
The "Science Advances" journal states children can only burn a certain amount of calories every day, with the amount dependent on their size.
