Obesity has emerged as one of the most pressing public health challenges of our time, affecting millions worldwide and transcending traditional concerns about physical appearance. This chronic ...

Type 2 diabetes is a disease that involves your blood glucose (also known as blood sugar) being too high, and obesity is a major risk factor that can make you more likely to develop it. “Insulin ...

A massive UK Biobank analysis reveals that the health risks of obesity shift over time, peaking at different ages for men and women, and that midlife preventive care may blunt its cardiovascular ...

The rising obesity trend is seriously worrying and requires urgent, dedicated and consistent intervention on both micro and ...

A major review in Frontiers in Science highlights how tackling unsustainable food systems—reflected by our changing food ...

Queen Latifah wants the world to know obesity is a disease, one often tainted with stigma. The Grammy Award-winning musician and actress opened up about the public awareness campaign, Truth About ...

Researchers hope that a better understanding of which genes contribute to excess weight could help with prevention starting in childhood. By Gina Kolata Researchers have known for decades that ...

Obesity affects 4 in 10 American adults and is a contributing factor to numerous health issues—from heart and lung disease to type 2 diabetes. But it's also a condition that can significantly impact ...

Doctors say the class of medications that includes Ozempic and Zepbound still offers health benefits for people with diabetes ...

Obesity is a growing issue among the global population, including older adults. There are various health issues associated with obesity. However, you can manage it with lifestyle changes and treating ...

The researchers assessed the association between Alzheimer’s biomarkers and body mass index (BMI), according to a press ...