A genetic test has been shown to identify obesity risk in children before age 5, according to researchers, allowing ...

A new European obesity framework adds waist-to-height ratio and comorbidities to BMI assessment. Could this help identify ...

Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists show promise in reducing cancer risk among patients with obesity, particularly for endometrial, ovarian, and meningioma cancers.

The COVID-19 pandemic drastically altered health care across the globe, with obesity management undergoing significant ...

Obesity before pregnancy, not just during, may shape a child’s brain and raise the risk of autism spectrum disorder, a new ...

A group of 58 researchers is calling for a new, better way to measure obesity and excess body fat that goes beyond BMI. Here's what they recommend using instead.

The Obesity Action Coalition hosted its "Your Weight Matters" regional event in Jackson, offering free resources and support ...

Demand for Novo Nordisk A/S’s weight-loss blockbuster Wegovy is getting a boost in the UK from an unexpected corner: ...

The event drew participation from several states including Illinois, Wisconsin, Arizona, California and Massachusetts.

For years, medical experts have defined obesity primarily based on body mass index, which measures stored fat by calculating height and weight, to determine a person’s health risks. Major public ...