Compared to having a normal weight at age 25 and at midlife, going from being nonobese to obese during those years was linked with an increased risk of premature death from heart disease, or ...

As a 34-year-old based in Jakarta, Rosa “Ocha” Wardani is all too familiar with how the local society treats someone referred ...

With a new year only a week ahead, new resolutions to be fit are only natural. But to be successful this year, it’s essential ...

Scientists have developed a new tool which can predict a child’s risk of becoming obese in adulthood. The test could help to identify children and adolescents who would benefit from targeted ...

The June issue of the American Journal of Gastroenterology is focused on obesity in gastroenterology, discussing issues including population trends in obesity, food insecurity, how obesity affects ...

UK scientists say they've identified why dogs and humans are more likely to be overweight or obese, which may pave the way for weight loss treatment. rh2010 - stock.adobe.com The team found several ...

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Kate Harding has spent most of her life on one diet or another, losing weight but always gaining it back. Determined to improve her quality of life, she joined a fast-growing ...

It is well established that for humans, being overweight is a health risk factor. Heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and joint problems are much more likely in people who are obese. The ...

Colorado’s children suffer from two seemingly contradictory food-related health problems: hunger and obesity. That’s the word from the Colorado Children’s Campaign, a nonprofit advocacy organization ...