AJPH highlights systems science applications in obesity research

May 15, 2014

Obesity is arguably the most pressing public health problem of our time. Over 3 billion children and adults worldwide are expected to be counted among the overweight and obese population in less than two decades. Substantial efforts by the public...

NCCOR Envision members help inform new recommendations on managing children’s weight

November 11, 2013

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), part of the Department of Health in the United Kingdom, recently issued new guidance on managing overweight and obesity in children through lifestyle weight management services. The National Collaborative on Childhood Obesity...