Is obesity a risk factor or a disease? This debate shapes treatments, policies, and eating disorder care. Explore its impact ...

Recent research suggests that a new approach could help even patients with advanced forms of fatty liver disease.

A new study finds that three quarters of American adults and half of adolescents are too heavy. That's making more of us sick ...

New poll shows about half of U.S. adults believe it is a good thing for adults to use weight-loss drugs if they are ...

Still, the adult obesity rate in the U.S. is 42.4% vs. 14% in China—though it’s expected to rise along with interest in fast ...

The economic burden of obesity is also significant. In the Finger Lakes, excess medical spending due to obesity is estimated ...

Cost is a major obstacle for many. The drugs can be expensive without insurance, with out-of-pocket expenses reaching ...

Obesity isn’t just about struggling to fit into last year’s jeans – it’s a full-blown global crisis. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that over one billion people worldwide are ...

Yes, College Students Gain Holiday Weight Too -- But in the Form of Muscle Not Fat Jan. 14, 2025 — A new study from an obesity researcher reveals that college students and older adults gain ...

Ultraprocessed food consumption in preschoolers is associated with increased body fat, particularly in boys, underscoring the ...

Young adults keep dying at higher-than-expected rates, falling prey to drug overdose and poor health, a new study says.

More than half of adults with overweight or obesity prescribed a GLP-1 discontinue their drug within 1 year, with discontinuation rates higher for those without type 2 diabetes, researchers reported ...