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.

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

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 — ...

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

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

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

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

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

Research indicates that while wealthier populations burn more calories, their diet, particularly high in ultra-processed foods, contributes to obesity.

Obesity is usually talked about as being related to heart disease, diabetes, or arthritis. But what many people do not know is that excess weight can also affect the skin. From fungal infections to ...