Modern medicine now offers safe, effective tools to treat obesity—from life-saving bariatric surgery to powerful new medications. Yet most people with obesity can’t access these treatments because ...

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In every single state, researchers expect at least 35% of adults to have a body mass index of 30 or higher, the threshold that defines obesity. That prediction may come as a shock, as weight loss ...

Obesity was “strongly” associated with 16 major health conditions, with an increasing prevalence across body mass index (BMI) categories in most cases, a new longitudinal cohort study revealed. “The ...

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A recent study adds one more reason to be concerned about obesity in adolescents and young adults. A research letter, published online in JAMA Pediatrics in August, found that large portions of ...

The US has a higher obesity burden than most countries, with 40% of adults living with obesity, leading to significant public health initiatives. The US leads in early-stage obesity drug development, ...

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 ...

Many Indians maintain a slim appearance, with a body mass index (BMI) below 23 and no visible signs of obesity. They eat home ...