The obesity epidemic in the U.S. will eventually bankrupt the nation if left unchecked, according to the Bipartisan Policy Center, which held a webcast Tuesday to outline its recommendations for ...

Obesity and loneliness contributed to the morbidity and mortality of COVID-19, but new advances may now address these ...

SAN ANTONIO — Obesity has become a global health crisis, especially here in the U.S. In today's Healthy SA we look into several clinical about obesity that could offer weight-loss medication for free, ...

Some U.S. cities make it their mission to prioritize healthy habits and healthy spaces, while others put in less effort.

In the 1990s, an overweight or obese child was considered an exception. Today, it’s slowly becoming the norm. A sweeping new study published in The Lancet lays bare a disturbing reality: the ...

The obesity epidemic may be gaining momentum earlier in adulthood than in previous decades. A new analysis from the telehealth company Invigor finds nationally that those aged 45 to 54 saw the largest ...

Studies from Mexico and the US showed similar findings. A study published in Science in 2024, using data from the UK Biobank, ...

In 2026, Louisiana Health will launch "Beyond the Scale: Addressing Louisiana's obesity epidemic." This series will shine a spotlight on one of Louisiana’s biggest wellness issues and the efforts ...

Health will open a new, centralized hub for obesity care, bringing together surgeons, obesity medicine specialists, nutritionists and behavioral health providers under one roof to expand access and ...

Most patients (54%) see GLP-1s as a meaningful step forward while recognizing obesity as a long-term condition requiring ongoing care ...