Obesity has long been classified as a global epidemic — and new data published in The Lancet journal spotlights how much ...

A new study warns that nearly 60% of adults and one-third of children worldwide will be overweight or obese by 2050 unless ...

The unprecedented global epidemic of overweight and obesity is a profound tragedy and a monumental societal failure,” said ...

This form of exercise is found to be especially beneficial for women and middle-aged and older adults, particularly those ...

The administration is reviewing a Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services rule that would expand coverage to Medicare and Medicaid recipients ...

Obesity is a complex and multifaceted health issue that affects millions of adults worldwide. Despite its prevalence, there ...

A study published on Tuesday in 'The Lancet' warns of the escalation of the obesity and overweight pandemic if no action is ...

Rates of obesity and overweight are spiralling due to a "monumental societal failure" to tackle the problem, with more than ...

More than half of adults and a third of children and teens worldwide will be overweight or obese by 2050, a comprehensive ...

A recent study predicts that by 2050, more than half of the world’s adults (3.8 billion people) and one-third of all children ...

Older adults who don’t get enough exercise and have trouble sleeping tend to be obese, according to a new study. Adding more activity could ease the negative impacts on sleeping on obesity.

Experts highlight that obesity is now recognised as a major non-communicable disease (NCD) alongside diabetes, hypertension, ...