Researchers analyzed national health data from 2008 to 2023, uncovering a surge in the most severe obesity categories for children aged 2 to 18 years old.

It turns out that obesity may be much more complicated than we thought, with the condition potentially existing in up to 11 ...

Many people assume obesity is caused by inactivity and burning fewer calories. But our diets — and excess calorie intake — ...

Scientists find that diet, especially ultraprocessed foods, has a greater impact on obesity than physical activity levels, ...

Obesity and type 2 diabetes in adolescence can interfere with bone development, potentially increasing the risk of fractures ...

Cancer deaths tied to obesity have skyrocketed, especially in vulnerable groups like women and rural communities.

Research has shown that obesity can be an underlying cause of both psychosocial and physical functioning and can be a ...

New research published Tuesday concludes that the rising rate of extreme childhood obesity—well above the usual BMI ...

Experts warn that focusing only on diets won't solve the obesity crisis—systemic changes in food systems, urban planning, ...

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Obesity rates in children have been on the rise for decades, having quadrupled from 1990 to 2022, and along with the rise in ...

Amanda McGrosky, an assistant professor of biology at Elon, is the co-lead investigator on research that looked at the body’s ...