A new tool, OBSCORE, is meant to better define who's at risk for obesity complications, going beyond BMI to include family ...

Increasing screen time, reduced physical activity and ultra-processed foods in everyday diet is driving childhood obesity in ...

A simple tool, developed by researchers at Queen Mary University of London and the Berlin Institute of Health at Charité, ...

By 2030, the population in the United States aged 65 and older is expected to reach 71 million or about 20% of Americans.

Weight bias and stigma are common problems in obesity health care and may be having real consequences for your health. Learn how to spot bias and medical gaslighting and advice on how to overcome it.

Since 1990, childhood obesity has nearly doubled globally, with the U.S. at the forefront. Addressing pediatric obesity requires a multifaceted approach from tackling the influence of social media and ...

As obesity rates rise across the U.S., a new study from UnitedHealthcare and the Health Action Council examines the financial costs that this growing "epidemic" may cause for employers. The report ...

Researchers have unveiled a predictive tool, OBSCORE, that estimates 10-year risks for 18 obesity-related diseases using ...

Dolly Martinez’s death at 30 has spotlighted the serious risks of obesity, including heart disease, diabetes, and respiratory issues. Experts warn that severe obesity can be fatal due to chronic ...

M ore than 2 in 5 adults in the United States have obesity, a complex, chronic health condition that can be difficult to treat over the long term. But all too often, the condition is reduced to a ...

UK research shows that immune and fat cells can retain an 'obesity memory' for years after weight loss, keeping some disease risks elevated. This aligns with the experience of trainer Georgia Garlick, ...