A genetic test could predict whether a child will be obese as an adult. A global study, published in the journal Nature Medicine, found that the risk of severe obesity in adulthood can be identified ...

“What makes the score so powerful is its ability to predict, before the age of five, whether a child is likely to develop obesity in adulthood, well before other risk factors start to shape their ...

A new study has found that older adults living with obesity can feel judged or dismissed by care providers due to their weight, leading to a reluctance to seek help. Conducted by researchers from ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The effects of childhood obesity can have negative impacts into adulthood if left untreated. Fox advises ...

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