Working the night shift can wreak havoc on your health in just a few days, a study from Washington State University reveals.

Some new medications in development are also trying to solve for a persistent side effect of existing drugs: Patients who ...

Policymakers must prioritize access to innovative obesity care in tackling the obesity epidemic across the United States.

One way that obesity is thought to increase the risk of cancer is because adipose (fat) tissue releases inflammatory hormones that can then cause uncontrolled cell growth, Thosani says.

Researchers from George Washington University have uncovered promising evidence in an animal study that shows setmelanotide, an FDA-approved medication for a rare genetic obesity disorder, may ...

There is a reason why this cycle repeats itself so predictably. Research shows that insufficient sleep disrupts hunger signals, weakens self-control, impairs glucose metabolism and increases your risk ...

China, where fat equals rich, tries to tackle a growing obesity crisis With more than half of Chinese adults now classified as overweight, health authorities are stepping up measures to get people ...

Obesity rates increasing for children, teens The prevalence of overweight and obesity more than doubled for children aged 5 to 14 years, from 8.8% in 1990 to 18.1% in 2021.

A commission proposed a new definition of obesity focused on how excess fat affects the body, rather than assessing body mass index, that could change clinical care.

For years, medical experts have defined obesity primarily based on body mass index, which measures stored fat by calculating height and weight, to determine a person’s health risks. Major public ...

The report's authors propose two new categories: clinical obesity, for those with significant health issues tied to excess fat, and pre-clinical obesity, for those at risk but without active illness.

Obesity is estimated to affect more than 1 billion people worldwide. In the U.S., about 40% of adults have obesity, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.