The percentage of U.S. adults with obesity did not significantly rise from 2013 to 2023, though a small uptick in the rate of obesity was seen for children and adolescents, according to data published ...

Under the proposal, if West Virginia can reduce its obesity rate to under 25% (the rate in Colorado and Hawaii, our leanest ...

Scientists mapped fat tissue differences in obese individuals, uncovering cell changes linked to metabolic disease risk and ...

In addition to consulting with people living with obesity, the Commission involved 56 world-leading experts from different countries with ... It doesn’t tell us, in fact, if there is an elevated ...

The proportion of obese boys in China jumped to 15.2% in 2022 from 1.3% in 1990, trailing the United States ... "Obesity has become a major public health issue in China, ranking as the sixth leading ...

Jan. 27, 2025 — A study shows that patients with obesity and fatty liver-related cirrhosis who had bariatric (weight-loss) surgery significantly lowered their future ... Signposting Children to ...

We wrote a detailed report that included the effects obesity can have on our national ... be to work on policies that will make us a healthier country. Under the leadership of RFK Jr., we ...

Obesity has traditionally been considered a risk factor for various diseases. However, it is increasingly recognized as a disease by medical societies and governments. The 2020 Canadian Adult ...

About 140,400 obese patients in Massachusetts were prescribed medications like Wegovy and Zepbound in 2024, a 255 percent increase from 2023, according to a Globe analysis of insurance claims data.

The increase was driven by demand for its obesity and diabetes drugs, particularly in the US. Sales of obesity treatments ... been launched in more than 15 countries. “Our strategic aspiration ...