Obesity has long been classified as a global epidemic — and new data published in The Lancet journal spotlights how much ...

For decades, the Body Mass Index (BMI) has been the gold standard for measuring body fat and assessing health risks. However, ...

After a long, stressful day at work, or when pressed for time, the temptation to have a quick, satisfying snack – like crisps or a chocolate bar – can be strong.

Body mass index (BMI) was almost three times more likely to classify children as overweight than waist circumference-to-height ratio, according to a new study.

Anti-obesity drugs are only part of the larger treatment plan for most patients. Exercise and nutrition are also keys.

We all know that being overweight is bad for your health. Carrying excess fat is a risk factor for heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, a range of cancers and an increased chance of an early death. The ...

Kids are more likely to maintain a healthy weight if their parents adopt a responsive style while they're babies and toddlers ...

The obesity diagnosis has always been controversial. Now, a new clinical definition is raising even more questions.

A new screening intervention in the primary care setting can improve the identification and management of obesity risk in pediatric patients, according to a poster presented at the National ...

HealthDay News — Higher adherence to the Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) is associated with a modest reduction in the risk for obesity-related cancers (ORCs), according to a study published online Feb.

High adherence to a Mediterranean diet could help reduce the risk for obesity-linked cancers by 6%, a new study shows.

Dogs are a good model for studying human obesity because they develop obesity through similar environmental influences as ...