Adult obesity in the United States has gone up over the past 30 years. Here's a look at why.

Researchers reviewed the body mass index of over 11 million Americans.

Using data culled from nearly 11 million people, the researchers found that just over 19% were obese in 1990, compared to ...

Nearly half of American adults—some 126 million people—will be obese within 10 years, a new study projects. Adult obesity in ...

America’s obesity problem is tipping the scales. A new study found that the share of US adults living with obesity has more ...

Research suggests there is not clear consensus about preferred terms to describe body size. Terms to describe body size in ...

“It’s been known for a long time that obesity causes uncontrolled inflammation, but no one knew the mechanism behind it. ‌Our ...

Obesity is one of the most common health issues in the world, which also triggers other diseases.Prolonged obesity can ...

Overweight and obesity are two different health conditions involving weighing more than what you and your provider determined is right for you. Obesity is a more severe form of excess body fat and is ...

Is Obesity Genetic or Environmental? Get All the Details This article was reviewed by Lynn Marie Morski, MD, JD. Key ...

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