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 ...

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 ...

A distinct set of microbes has been identified in people with obesity, which might help spot and treat the condition early – ...

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

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, ...

Mexico is among many countries that have experienced a rapid increase over the past two decades in the proportion of children and adolescents with excessive weight. In the decade between the First ...

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

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 ...

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 ...