CHICAGO -- Every day, nearly one-third of U.S. children aged 4 to 19 eat fast food, which likely packs on about six extra pounds per child per year and increases the risk of obesity, a study of 6,212 ...

A new nationwide survey suggests that the amount of fast food a child eats may affect his or her educational achievement. The study was published in the journal of Clinical Pediatrics (paywall) and ...

Children are likely to see branded food content for candy, fast food and other unhealthy options while watching YouTube – raising questions about whether regulatory oversight goes far enough according ...

Fast-food consumption isn't merely connected to increases in pants size — it's also tied to significant decreases in test scores among school children, according to a new national study. Researchers ...

A growing number of children are developing fatty liver disease, a condition once considered an adult health problem. Medical experts are warning that unhealthy diets, obesity, and sedentary ...