Because obesity is a complex problem, we must be cautious when we accept easy answers for why children are gaining weight rapidly. Suppose we believe obesity is simply due to eating too much and not ...

If you are searching for an easy way to measure the height of your children you may be interested in a new smart measure called Kiko. Launched by Kickstarter this month the easy-to-use height ...

When it comes to health, many of us focus on the number on the scale. However, weight alone doesn’t tell the whole story. A child who appears “plump” may ...

While it may not rate way up there on a list of life's annoyances, measuring a child's height in the traditional wall-marking fashion can be a tad fiddly. That's where the Kiko comes in, as it uses a ...

Measuring children's neck circumference could provide a quick, simple way to screen them for weight problems, a new study suggests. Such screening is recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task ...

Have you ever tried to measure a child? In particular, a wriggling, active, uncooperative infant? It’s a bit like herding cats — all but impossible. Thanks to new smart technology from Nanit, you can ...

Pediatricians and family doctors inaccurately measure children's height most of the time, often because the youngsters are wearing hats or shoes or the equipment is faulty, researchers say.Researchers ...

Many people are close friends with the scale, but another measurement they can use to gain insight into their overall health is their Body Mass Index, commonly known as a BMI. "BMI is a measure of a ...

Lamiece Hassan receives funding from the Medical Research Council and Health Education England. One in five children in England are overweight by the time they start primary school. Nationally, ...

For years, body mass index (BMI) has been the standard tool for assessing obesity and cardiovascular risk. But new research ...