Viewers of The Biggest Loser would probably agree that watching the weight-loss show fills them with inspiration. Seeing the obese contestants struggle should motivate us to eat better, exercise and ...

While childhood trauma on its own can often predict disordered eating and a poor relationship with food in adults, according to a 2022 study, growing up as an overweight kid is its own kind of trauma ...

Flying isn't an easy experience for everyone. For many overweight people, this moment can turn uncomfortable, even humiliating. Virginie Grossat, a content creator well-known for her commitment to ...

Dogs and humans are fatter than ever — it’s no surprise that overweight people tend to have overweight dogs. Now, scientists ...

Body weight and body mass index alone are not enough to predict whether someone will develop a metabolic disease. A new atlas of cells in fat tissue could help to explain why some overweight people ...

The number of obese or overweight people in the developing world nearly quadrupled from 250 million to 904 million between 1980 and 2008, according to a study published this month by a UK think tank.

Overweight people shed large amounts on jabs but gain 0.8 kg a month on average once off them, study shows.

Is our society unnecessarily mean to people who are overweight? Should we start thinking more about what some call "fat acceptance"? We often hear late-night comedians make jokes about overweight ...

Female sex and higher education are significantly linked to the escalating prevalence of obesity and overweight in Africa, ...