The financial cost of carrying extra pounds is significant. Obesity-related medical spending has doubled over the last decade, from over $78 billion in 1998 to $147 billion in 2008. Medical costs due ...

A new Biden proposal for coverage of obesity drugs by Medicare and Medicaid coincides with a report finding that 75% of American adults are overweight or obese. The numbers have been trending upward ...

Obesity increases your risk of skin problems like rashes, acne, and infections. This can lead to itching, pain, and odors. Share on Pinterest Punnarong/Getty Images Obesity-related skin problems may ...

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Obesity is one of the most serious and ubiquitous health problems worldwide. Obesity can be defined as a multifactorial ...

The authors of a recent Lancet report argue that obesity should not just be seen as a risk factor for other diseases — but in some cases, should be seen as a disease itself. The position could change ...

About one in three people worldwide are overweight and there is increasing evidence that obesity as a physical health issue may also be connected to many mental health problems. A new study, published ...

Breathlessness related to excess body weight may not be just a lack of fitness. Obesity and shortness of breath can indicate underlying inflammation and changes to your lung function. Obesity is an ...