A child’s height reflects more than genes, hormones, nutrition, and physical activity all play key roles. Supporting these ...

Early childhood eating habits are crucial for lifelong metabolic health, with doctors warning that the first decade lays the ...

Childhood obesity is a growing problem in the U.S., and Northern Michigan is no exception. In the past 40 years, the prevalence of childhood obesity has increased 300 percent. That translates to 32 ...

Summer means school’s out – and kids may be reaching for more junk food than healthy snacks. Without good daily dental habits, that shift can take a toll on their teeth. "Summer is the perfect time to ...

Dr. Michele Arthurs, a local lifestyle medicine physician with Kaiser Permanente, knows how daunting it can be for families ...