By 2050, over half of the adults and one third of the youth may be obese. Experts have called for urgent action to prevent ...

Rates of obesity and overweight are spiralling due to a "monumental societal failure" to tackle the problem, with more than ...

This research examines childhood obesity rates in a rural county before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Oklahoma City ranks 12th among the nation's most overweight cities, with one of the highest adult obesity rates, despite past ...

In high-income countries, for example, about 7 per cent of men born in the 1960s were obese by the age of 25. That share rose ...

Children with obesity and specific comorbidities, including hypertension and type 2 diabetes, have increased risk for almost every skin condition.

More than half of adults and a third of children and teens worldwide will be overweight or obese by 2050, a comprehen ...

Overweight and obesity rates in adults, children and teens more than doubled over the past ... high blood pressure remain on the rise in U.S. Among high-income countries, America had the highest rates ...

The other half received information on "childproofing" their home. "In the United States, childhood obesity rates remain alarmingly high, with over 22% of children 6 to 19 years old classified as ...

Despite efforts to help their overweight children lose weight, some parents might continue to offer treats such as ice cream ...

HealthDay News — Children with obesity have increased rates of dermatologic conditions, according to a study published online February 10 in Pediatric Dermatology. Samantha Epstein and Sonal D.