America’s obesity rate looks to be plateauing—again.

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Genomics’ latest groundbreaking research, showcased at the Bupa Health Symposium, shows that a person’s genetic background is ...

Data released from the CDC shows that at least one in five adults in every state in America is living with obesity.

Obesity is a widespread health issue influenced by genetic and lifestyle factors. This article explores its definition, ...

It may not sound surprising that treating obesity in adolescents and teens may have positive mental health impacts, but ...

A new study finds the impact of obesity on certain types of breast cancer may be underestimated.Researchers say nearly 40% of ...

About 40% of hormone-positive breast cancers in postmenopausal women might be linked to excess body fat, researchers reported ...

ROACH: I am 5 feet, 1 inch tall, weigh 200 pounds, and have found it next to impossible to lose weight, even though I'm active. I swim, walk, or do yoga almost every day. I avoid most processed foods ...

Doctors explain what the Body Mass Index is and why it isn't an accurate indicator of health, especially for certain people.