Major heart health risk factors like obesity, diabetes and high blood pressure remain on the rise in the United States, according to an annual report from the American Heart Association.

A new study uncovers a novel mechanism through which brown fat is transformed into heat, offering protection against obesity-related diseases. Obesity affects 650 million people worldwide and signific

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.

A group of 58 researchers is calling for a new, better way to measure obesity and excess body fat that goes beyond BMI. Here's what they recommend using instead.

Eli Lilly's Ozempic-rivaling weight-loss pill orforglipron could be available in early 2026. Its retatrutide may be as effective as bariatric surgery.

Hims & Hers, a tele-health start-up, aims to stand apart from dozens of Super Bowl commercials hawking snacks with a spot that discusses obesity

China is aiming to beef up physical education in schools, making it core to the curriculum rather than a secondary subject, authorities said as they push for a more "holistic education" amid growing concerns about the rise in childhood obesity.

Obesity has been an ongoing struggle for many consumers, and for years, body mass index (BMI) has been the key metric health professionals have used to det

Helping kids with obesity drop pounds can have a huge impact on their future health.When these children and teens los

Researchers at the, Riverside, backed by a substantial NIH grant, are pioneering a study on the unique immune responses to obesity and parasitic infections, highlighting differences between males and females.

Novo Nordisk shares were 9.5% higher after the pharmaceutical giant said an experimental weight-loss shot showed patients lost 22% of their bodyweight in a clinical trial.

So the advice I would give to new residents who are seeing patients with obesity is to one, first, check your own self in terms of your own perspectives and bias that you may not necessarily expect is there,