High-dose gold nanoparticle treatment outperformed orlistat in reversing obesity-related damage in rats, according to ...

Is obesity a risk factor or a disease? This debate shapes treatments, policies, and eating disorder care. Explore its impact ...

Body Mass Index cannot differentiate between muscle mass, fat and bone density. Doctors suggest other markers and scans to ...

Obesity isn’t just about struggling to fit into last year’s jeans – it’s a full-blown global crisis. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that over one billion people worldwide are ...

Still, the adult obesity rate in the U.S. is 42.4% vs. 14% in China—though it’s expected to rise along with interest in fast food and with a more desk-bound culture due to technological advances.

An Ottawa healthtech startup that focuses on combining behavioural and dietetic support is providing new help for employees who struggle with obesity. According to the World Health Organization, ...

Children’s eating habits are strongly influenced by their parents' weight status, with those having overweight or obese ...

According to the World Health Organization, obesity is defined as a BMI of 30 or more in adults, and it affects one in every eight people. However, using BMI alone to diagnose obesity has certain ...

The Novo Nordisk Foundation does not plan to step in to prop up a global health sector reeling from a freeze on U.S.-funded ...

Recent health news highlights various developments, including EssilorLuxottica's FDA clearance for Nuance audio glasses, WHO ...

Debate over childhood obesity treatments: weight-loss drugs vs. lifestyle changes, with concerns about long-term effects.