Researchers have quantified the role of obesity in common long-term conditions, showing for the first time the effect of ...

A distinct set of microbes has been identified in people with obesity, which might help spot and treat the condition early – but whether it is a cause or effect of the condition isn’t known ...

Obesity represents one of the most significant health challenges of our time, affecting millions of people worldwide and contributing to numerous chronic diseases including diabetes, heart disease, ...

Scientists are increasingly convinced that the microbes coating our teeth and tongue are doing far more than causing cavities ...

A recent review offers an insightful look into obesity management in children and adolescents, highlighting a panel of experts' opinions on the updated American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines. While ...

Obstacles to preventing and treating obesity, including limited access to healthy foods, limited time to prepare meals and exercise, neighborhood factors, weight stigma and financial constraints, are ...

A new genetic study suggests that obesity and high blood pressure may play a direct role in causing dementia, not just increasing the risk. By analyzing data from large populations in Denmark and the ...

Costs for prescription drugs treating diabetes and weight loss for public employees and retirees are skyrocketing, lawmakers learned last month at a meeting of the Legislative Health and Human ...

Short-term obesity prevention interventions for children can be effective if carefully and thoroughly planned, implemented, monitored and regularly evaluated. Trials with long-term follow-up are ...

Nearly 188 million children and adolescents worldwide are living with obesity, the World Health Organization (World Health ...

Researchers have quantified the role of obesity in common long-term conditions, showing for the first time the effect of losing weight in preventing multiple diseases. Conditions that often occur ...