Over 30 percent of children in the state are overweight, a study released on Sept. 8 by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health said. 63.2 percent of public school students of the group studied ...

Sufficient access to health care, high physical activity, low obesity rates and good dental hygiene led Massachusetts to be crowned the state with the best healthcare for children on a new report. On ...

Childhood obesity puts kids at risk for health conditions, bullying, and self-esteem issues. Are weight loss drugs the answer? Fact checked by Sarah Scott Fact checked by Sarah Scott With childhood ...