West Virginia comes in last or very near the bottom in all kinds of significant categories. It’s been that way for so long, it’s almost a running joke. And when we’re on top, it’s usually for ...

Obesity rates in children have been on the rise for decades, having quadrupled from 1990 to 2022, and along with the rise in obesity, comes a rise in health risks. However, obesity can be broken down ...

Recently, an international commission proposed a revised definition of obesity that focuses on how excess body fat affects the body, and factors in waist circumference, rather than simply calculating ...

Understanding the Global Obesity Crisis The prevalence of overweight and obesity is escalating at an alarming rate across the globe. Health professionals regard this issue as a significant threat and ...

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 ...

The World Health Organization issued new guidelines Monday recommending the use of GLP-1 drugs for treating obesity. In the new guidelines, the United Nations health agency made two key ...

Childhood obesity may be quietly undermining one of the central promises of American life. A study by a Rutgers researcher has found that children who are obese are far less likely to climb the ...

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 ...

Immigrants seeking visas to live in the US could be rejected if they have certain common medical conditions, including obesity, cancer or diabetes, according to reports. The guidance, issued in a ...

Mental health and physical health are interconnected. One often affects the other. This is especially true when it comes to weight and obesity. If you’re struggling with weight — whether it’s gaining ...