Jun. 8—(Family Features) Obesity is a lifelong health problem that affects more than 42% of American adults and impacts some ethnic and racial groups more than others. According to the U.S. Centers ...

It has long been a well-established and well-documented fact that obesity — a complex, chronic disease which involves the abnormal or excessive accumulation of body fat — is one of the most pressing ...

Obesity is a serious, chronic condition, and in the US, more than 2 in 5 adults present with it. The disease is often linked to a host of other chronic and dangerous conditions, and according to CDC, ...

One quick online search or scroll through social media and you'll find an endless amount of weight loss advice. But it's hard to know what's backed by science and what's a waste of your time—or worse, ...

(AP) - Fact or fiction? Sex burns a lot of calories. Snacking or skipping breakfast is bad. School gym classes make a big difference in kids' weight. All are myths or at least presumptions that may ...

As doctors learn why GLP-1s don't work for about 50% of people, they are also learning more about the complex drivers of ...

Is Obesity Genetic or Environmental? Get All the Details This article was reviewed by Lynn Marie Morski, MD, JD. Key ...

Blood tests have indicated that obesity could speed up the development of Alzheimer’s disease, a study has revealed. There are currently estimated to be 982,000 people with dementia in the UK and ...