Obesity medications promise transformative care, but financial and systemic barriers limit access for those most in need.

New guidance from a team of health experts around the world proposes expanding the definition of obesity beyond the popular ...

Instead of using the controversial body mass index, or BMI, to assess weight, an international group of scientists proposes ...

Childhood obesity is a growing public health issue affecting kids of all ages. Luckily, there are plenty of actions we can ...

An international commission made the case for focusing on body fat quantity and the illnesses people experience.

A report by The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology Commission calls for a shift in obesity diagnosis, proposing a more ...

Children with traumatic experiences in their early lives have a higher risk of obesity. But as our new research shows, this risk can be reduced through positive experiences.

Obesity isn't just a health issue anymore—it's a global crisis. By 2035, 1.5 billion adults worldwide are projected to have obesity. Chronic conditions like heart disease and diabetes are ...

Obesity is an important health issue for patients with chronic kidney disease, speeding its progression, contributing to ...

Data from SURMOUNT-OSA and a prespecified analysis of the SELECT trial were among the biggest obesity studies in 2024. Researchers also examined differences in physical activity benefits between ...