The link between obesity and heart disease is complicated. The "obesity paradox" suggests that some people with obesity may ...

Obesity—the bad word everyone throws around, but few want to truly understand. The American Academy of Pediatricians thought ...

Obesity is a disease characterized by having excessive body fat, increasing a person’s risk for many serious health problems, ...

Readers discuss an essay about whether it is a disease and how it should be diagnosed. Also: Fear in schools; natural ...

Since 1990, the rise in childhood overweight and obesity has surged across every continent, almost doubling in prevalence.

At a global level, Asia has almost half of all overweight children under five, while Africa has one-quarter of such children.

TWO thirds of adults in England are overweight or obese, the latest statistics show. An interactive map reveals which areas have larger waistlines than others. New NHS data revealed the number one ...

We all want our children to grow up to be big, strong and healthy. Well, strong and healthy anyway. Many them are already too ...

Losing weight can be particularly challenging for Black women in the U.S., but a culturally sensitive weight loss plan could offer valuable support and guidance.

Cantor initiated Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) coverage with an overweight rating, asserting it was a “big believer” in the biotech ...

Autism, ADHD and other behavioral conditions were found to be more likely in children born to overweight mothers.

Cantor Fitzgerald initiated coverage of Amgen with an Overweight rating and $405 price target. The firm views Amgen’s obesity ...