The World Health Organization has stated that obesity rates in adults have doubled since 1990. None of us need a study to ...

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.

The World Health Organization (WHO) was established in 1948 as a specialised agency of the United Nations (UN), leading worldwide health initiatives and projects where they are needed, both nationally ...

Feb. 7, 2025 — People living in areas where obesity is more common may experience less stigma, which could help reduce some of the social and health consequences of being overweight. If people ...

High-dose gold nanoparticle treatment outperformed orlistat in reversing obesity-related damage in rats, according to ...

Coming soon: Drugs for weight loss have been used for a long time in practice, however recent developments prompted the need for this special edition. The goals of this collection are to discuss ...

Body Mass Index cannot differentiate between muscle mass, fat and bone density. Doctors suggest other markers and scans to ...

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 ...

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

Many people dread going to their doctor because they hope to avoid discussing weight gain and obesity and their impact on health. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), obesity is defined ...

(AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File) Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year] Eli Lilly’s profit doubled in the fourth quarter, propelled by its hot-selling diabetes and ...