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

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

If observed trends over the past 30 years continue, the total number of adults ages 25 and older living with overweight (body ...

Obesity prevalence increased among both adults and children across all regions of the world from 1990 to 2021, and more than ...

Obesity prevalence was higher among female incarcerated individuals but lower among male incarcerated individuals across all country income levels.

Globally, increases in obesity are projected to continue to 2050 for children and adolescents, and the prevalence of overweight and obesity is set to increase among adults.

Surprisingly, places like South America, North Africa, and the Middle East will be severely affected.

The study used innovative technology that maps RNA molecules which are the basis for translating the genome into proteins.

Global rise of large food chains linked to obesity epidemic; unhealthy food sales spike dramatically over last decade.

Body mass index (BMI) was almost three times more likely to classify children as overweight as a waist circumference-to-height ratio, according to a new study.

A major international study has found children and adolescents in Australia have experienced some of the fastest transitions ...