A new study led by Professor Sayaka Nakamura from Sophia University in Japan and Professor Shiko Maruyama from Jinan ...

Maternal obesity had a strong influence on offspring obesity/severe obesity, and maternal smoking had a significant effect on all 3 outcomes.

Surgical interventions can also be used to manage obesity among children. Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy or Roux-en-Y ...

What is our current understanding of how differences in sex can affect obesity prevalence, comorbidities, and treatment options?

In an effort to address childhood obesity, some Rhode Island lawmakers have introduced a bill that would require restaurants offering children’s meals to offer at least two meals that meet ...

During the time period 2020 to 2023, approximately 1 in 5 youth and 1 in 3 adults with type 1 diabetes and severe obesity ...

The five reasons for ineligibility are Overweight/Obese, 30%, No High School Diploma/GED, 25%, Criminal History, 10%, Failed ...

Scientists warn of a "profound tragedy and monumental societal failure" as global obesity rates continue their alarming rise.

The new approach recommends focusing on quality of life and mental health — and even includes medications like GLP-1s, which ...

A new guideline to help health care providers manage obesity in children and adolescents takes a patient-centred approach, emphasizing behavioral and psychological supports that focus on outcomes ...

A new guideline to help health care providers manage obesity in children and adolescents takes a patient-centered approach, ...

U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration has decided not to cover expensive, high-demand obesity treatments under the federal government's Medicare program. The Centers for Medicare and ...