Obesity-related cancer deaths increased more than threefold between 1999 and 2020, according to an analysis of the CDC WONDER ...

A new study finds four factors that may make it more likely for some people to experience successful weight loss from using ...

For many years, health experts have been concerned about "food deserts," places where residents lack good nutritional options. Now, an MIT-led study of three major global cities uses a new, granular ...

Background Overweight and obesity are excessive fat accumulations linked with many health problems, including heart diseases, type 2 diabetes and cancer. Multiple studies have demonstrated that ...

The Weight–Heart Failure Connection Heart failure is the organ’s inability to keep up efficiently with the demands placed on it. And it’s becoming more and more common, Ndumele says. “Lots of factors ...

HealthDay News — The European Association for the Study of Obesity (EASO) framework may offer a more sensitive measure of obesity than traditional body mass index (BMI), according to a study published ...

Novo Nordisk NVO announced that it has submitted a regulatory application to the European Medicines Agency (EMA) seeking ...

In our quest to "shed criticisms," we must recognize that the heaviest load many carry isn't physical weight but the weight of societal misunderstanding. A compassionate dialogue on obesity isn't ...

Dietary approaches are shaping up as a key aspect of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) management.

A large network meta-analysis ranked eight GLP-1 receptor agonists for glycemic, weight, and safety outcomes in adults with ...

Studies found that healthy-weight interventions can reduce obesity in children and teenagers, but it is unknown if and how well healthy-weight interventions can improve thinking skills and school ...