I received an email from my boss at the health department where I work on social epidemiology. It was ...

Obesity affects over a third of Missouri's adults and children, with rural areas hit hardest. It's a complex issue linked to mental health and accessibility, not just personal choice.

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 ...

The percentage of U.S. adults with obesity did not significantly rise from 2013 to 2023, though a small uptick in the rate of ...

Research has uncovered key differences in gene expression linked to inflammation, metabolism and cardioprotection. These findings could help inform the development of targeted therapies for ...

Coming soon: Drugs for weight loss have been used for a long time in practice, however recent developments prompted the need for this special edition. The goals of this collection are to discuss ...

As many as 40% of Americans are obese, putting them at an increased risk for high blood pressure, diabetes, stroke, heart ...

As many as 40% of Americans are obese, putting them at an increased risk for high blood pressure, diabetes, stroke, heart disease and certain cancers, according to the CDC.

During the past few years we are hearing more and more about our society being obese and overweight. According to the Health, United States 2005, a CDC report, 31 percent of adult Americans are ...

The CDC also notes that those at higher risk of developing complications from influenza include people 65 years and older, those with chronic medical conditions and/or obesity, pregnant women ...

Other studies have connected eating out of the house, especially fast food, to overweight status and obesity in children and young adults. According to a report released by the U.S. Centers for ...