Obesity is a complex condition that usually can’t be attributed to a single cause. Common risk factors include genetics, underlying conditions, and environment.

Medically reviewed by Rochelle Collins, DO Genetic causes of obesity include monogenic, polygenic, and syndromic obesity. You may have a mutation in one or more genes that may cause early-onset ...

WebMD explains the causes of obesity, including genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors. Also Learn how obesity impacts your health.

If Dr. Corkey is right, this discovery could change the way we think about weight gain and obesity. It suggests that just ...

The urgent directive follows alarming findings by Lancet, the British medical journal, that projected a surge in overweight ...

Obesity rates for Black children and adolescents are 22.4% in the decade before the pandemic and 35% in the 2 years after the ...

Parents are not directly responsible for childhood obesity but they can help influence a child's behaviors around food. Genetics and environmental factors are also relevant.

Ihuoma Eneli, MD, MS, discusses early intervention in childhood obesity to reduce long‑term risk and supporting families with ...

Japan’s Low Obesity Rates: Insights and Lessons for Global Health The global prevalence of obesity continues to rise, with over 2,000,000,000 people worldwide described as overweight or obese by ...

A study shows that ADHD can increase obesity risk through impulsive behaviors and biological pathways. The study highlights how urban environments, including access to mental health services and food ...