The island country is known for its idyllic scenery, with a coral reef, white-sand beaches and swaying palms, but also has a dark history of foreign domination.

According to World Population Review, the overall percentage of obese adults in the United States of America is 36.2%. Indeed ...

People living in rural areas are at greater risk for obesity than the general population, and they often have limited access ...

A new study suggests that medications that have transformed the treatment of obesity may also help people drink less alcohol.

Weight-inclusive health care is the provision of equitable care without perpetuating weight stigma among patients of all body ...

Novo Nordisk boasts 45 million customers using its drug, which has caused a revolution in weight-loss treatment. But competitors are nipping at its heels.

HUNTINGTON — GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic, Trulicity, Mounjaro, Victoza and Wegovy started as a way to treat diabetes but have since become popular tools for weight loss. Dr. Matthew Christiansen ...

A group of global experts is proposing a new way to define and diagnose obesity, reducing the emphasis on the controversial body mass index and hoping to better identify people who need treatment ...

People love laughing, and being able to recognise life's small absurdities may make even the worst days seem a little brighter. These fat jokes range from humorous, witty remarks to esoteric pun ...

This has received wide support from doctors, sportspersons as well as people from different walks of life. During his address at the opening ceremony of 38th National Games in Dehradun, Prime Minister ...

The AP-NORC poll shows about half of Americans “strongly” or “somewhat” favor having the federal programs Medicare and Medicaid cover weight-loss drugs for people who have obesity ...