Comparatively, obesity rates in most European countries remain below 25 percent, with some nations, particularly in Southern ...

(HealthDay News) — The number of US adults with severe obesity increased from 2013 to 2023, according to a research letter published online Feb. 13 in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

Obesity affects over a third of Missouri's adults and children, with rural areas hit hardest. It's a complex issue linked to mental health and accessibility, not just personal choice.

A new generation of anti-obesity drugs aims for greater effectiveness, fewer side effects, and more convenience.

Recent senatorial hearings reflect the move to convict UPFs (ultra-processed food) as the culprit responsible for society’s obesity and juvenile metabolic diseases “epidemics” while deflecting focus ...

Obesity surgery (also known as bariatric and metabolic surgery) is one of the most common reasons people engage in so-called "medical tourism"—where they travel to another country for a procedure ...