Maps show the U.S. states with the healthiest diets, based on fruit and vegetables, alcohol, food insecurity, and diseases.

Americans are split on using weight loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy to treat obesity or weight-related conditions, ...

The study shows that children and adolescents who respond well to obesity treatment are less likely to develop obesity-related diseases. When obese children receive weight-loss treatment ...

The AP-NORC survey shows about half of U.S. adults believe it is a good thing for adults to use Ozempic, Wegovy and similar ...

Jan. 27, 2025 — A study shows that patients with obesity and fatty liver-related cirrhosis who had bariatric (weight-loss) surgery significantly lowered their future ... Signposting Children to ...

remains a major contributing factor − but obesity is the primary contributor to premature deaths, and the costs to America are immense. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.

Major heart health risk factors like obesity, diabetes and high blood pressure remain on the rise in the United States, according to an annual report from the American Heart Association. These ...

The commission recommends a shift away from relying solely on BMI to more accurately define obesity as a disease. Current obesity diagnoses rely on BMI, which can misclassify health status and lead to ...

Offering expertise on the program are OB-GYN Dr. Donna G. Ivery, Neumours infection expert Chad Neilsen, and Dr. Dacre Knight ...