BMI is just B.S. It doesn’t accurately define what it means to be overweight.

Weight-loss jabs could help minimise asthma symptoms in obese people, a new study says. The drugs should be explored as a potential treatment for obese people with the respiratory condition, who are ...

A new WalletHub study ranks the most overweight and obese cities in the US. See where six California city rank on the list.

A new study suggests that nearly 70% of US adults would be classified as obese under a revised definition proposed by medical experts. The traditional method, which uses a body mass index (BMI) of 30 ...

If you’ve ever wondered why some people can eat whatever they want and stay slim while others struggle with weight despite their best efforts, genetics holds many of the answers. For people with ...

As young people reach adulthood, their preferences for sweet foods typically decline. But for people with obesity, new research suggests that the drop-off may not be as steep and that the brain's ...

Obesity affects a large proportion of US adults, including physicians themselves. And while obesity is increasingly recognized as a chronic disease, bias and stigma remain widespread in healthcare.

What if we could predict obesity before it ever takes hold? A global team has created a genetic test that forecasts a child’s risk of adult obesity before age five—years before other factors kick in.

People with severe obesity are likely to face discrimination when seeking health care, with many clinics outright refusing to see them, a new study says. About 2 in 5 (41%) of clinics refused to ...

Obesity is a growing issue among the global population, including older adults. While various health issues are associated with obesity, people can help manage it with lifestyle changes and treating ...