Among the 2,225 adults in the study, all under 60 years of age, 39.7% had obesity as defined only by higher BMI, while 39.1% ...

Nearly all U.S. adults with obesity as diagnosed by BMI also have an elevated waist circumference or excess body fat, ...

Pennington Biomedical Research Center, a leader in obesity research and treatment, recently played a pivotal role in ...

When a patient with obesity reports a new symptom, many physicians are quick to focus on the excess weight without exploring alternative reasons. Wrong approach, experts said.

McMaster researchers identified six early-life factors that influence obesity risk in South Asian children. The study ...

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

First Canadian update in nearly 20 years prioritizes improvements in health and quality of life over weight loss outcomesEDMONTON, Alberta, April 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Healthcare providers and ...

A clinical practice guideline that stresses a multidisciplinary approach is intended to help clinicians manage obesity in ...

Study finds a 50% rise in overweight and obesity among adolescents in England, increasing from 22% in 2008–2010 to 33% in ...

The new approach recommends focusing on quality of life and mental health — and even includes medications like GLP-1s, which include Ozempic for kids 12 and up when needed.