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

Water remains the top recommendation for children, with intake adjusted based on age, weather and activity level. Milk is ...

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

Obesity affects national economic growth by limiting workforce participation and innovation. An unhealthy workforce results ...

The number of Indian obese adults increased from 5.76 million in 1991 to 46.78 million in 2021; it is poised to reach 173.73 ...

Obesity rates are rising among children. A leading expert - and mother of two - explains how to instil a healthy attitude to ...

State lawmakers are considering expanding the types of obesity treatments covered by Nevada Medicaid, including approving ...

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

The Rx Kids program successfully launched in the Eastern Upper Peninsula on March 3rd, attracting significant interest with over 180 applications submitted. This initiative, designed to enhance the ...

Setmelanotide is a melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R) agonist designed to treat hyperphagia and obesity. Rhythm is evaluating setmelanotide in a global Phase 3 trial in patients with acquired hypothalamic ...

The administration is reviewing a Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services rule that would expand coverage to Medicare and Medicaid recipients ...