The percentage of U.S. adults with obesity did not significantly rise from 2013 to 2023, though a small uptick in the rate of obesity was seen for children and adolescents, according to data published ...

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From 2013-2014 to August 2021-August 2023, there were small increases in the percentage of children and adolescents with obesity, as well as in adults with severe obesity (but not obesity). There were ...

A new study suggests that medications that have transformed the treatment of obesity may also help people drink less alcohol.

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

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More than 40 percent of Qataris are clinically obese, due to sedentary lifestyles, genetic factors, and cultural preferences ...

New CDC data reveals a concerning rise in severe obesity among U.S. adults, with women and middle-aged individuals most affected. The obesity epidemic continues to strain the healthcare system with ...