Two recent documents—one from the FDA, the other from a commission organized by The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology—indicate ...

High adherence to a Mediterranean diet could help reduce the risk for obesity-linked cancers by 6%, a new study shows.

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Sleeve gastrectomy also significantly improves respiratory function and physical activity of individuals with obesity, as ...

PM Modi launches campaign to reduce edible oil consumption, tagging celebrities to raise awareness on India's rising obesity ...

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Most lumbar and cervical spine surgery patients fall into body mass index categories 3 and 4, according to the American Spine Surgery 2025 Annual Report.

RAs are transforming obesity treatment, demonstrating substantial weight loss and metabolic improvements with lifestyle ...

Greaux Healthy—a public service initiative powered by Pennington Biomedical Research Center, in partnership with the State of ...

BMI is a widely used tool for assessing obesity, but it has limitations. It doesn't account for muscle mass, fat distribution or bone density. Experts suggest using it alongside other measures for ...

What is the definition of childhood obesity? Obesity affects more than 14 million children in the US. Typically, in adults, ...