“It’s been known for a long time that obesity causes uncontrolled inflammation, but no one knew the mechanism behind it. ‌Our ...

Over 27 percent of adults worldwide with obesity qualify for GLP-1 weight loss medicines but access remains unequal.

Fatty liver disease is not restricted to adults, and its incidence in children and adolescents is continuously increasing.

Addressing obesity effectively is not about appearance; it’s about health, longevity and well-being.

Obesity is one of the most common health issues in the world, which also triggers other diseases.Prolonged obesity can ...

New guidance from a team of health experts around the world proposes expanding the definition of obesity beyond the popular body mass index (BMI) measure. The new guidance comes from the Commission on ...

The global obesity crisis is nothing new. For decades, developed and developing nations alike have experienced rising weights ...

By Nancy Lapid Jan 7 (Reuters) - When patients stop taking weight-loss medications, the beneficial effects of the drugs on weight and other health issues disappear within two years, a large analysis ...

Recognizing obesity as a chronic condition can improve treatment by shifting the focus to biological factors. Get to know ...

Elizabeth Cooney is a cardiovascular disease reporter at STAT, covering heart, stroke, and metabolic conditions. You can reach Liz on Signal at LizC.22. The body mass index is not going away, a new ...

NiceRx analyzed obesity, sleep and anxiety in each state. Louisiana ranked second for highest number of adults affected by ...