In India, the incidence of overweight and obesity is increasing, with recent estimates showing that 24% of women and 23% of men are overweight or obese. With lifestyle-based diseases on the rise, it ...

Body composition, like excess adiposity and muscle mass, has been shown to be associated with the risk of diseases including ...

The authors of a recent Lancet report argue that obesity should not just be seen as a risk factor for other diseases — but in some cases, should be seen as a disease itself. The position could change ...

It's well-known that obesity is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. But some research suggests that while people who ...

Thailand is grappling with a growing obesity epidemic, raising concerns among health professionals about the surge in related ...

In adults with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and obesity, the estimated glucose disposal rate strongly negatively correlated with liver fibrosis severity.

Maternal obesity and hypothyroxinemia were independently and synergistically associated with increased risk for large for gestational age.

Researchers analyzing data from 915 U.S. cities found that both obesity and impulsivity (measured by ADHD rates) are less ...

For many people, losing weight is a constant struggle. Whether it’s through diet, exercise, or medical interventions, ...

Children attending NHS excess weight clinics are overwhelmingly from deprived backgrounds, and often face complex health and ...

GLP-1 RAs were associated with significant reductions in body weight, BMI, and waist circumference among pediatric patients with obesity.

Discover the differences between overweight and obesity, learn accurate measurement techniques, and find practical strategies ...