The Nevada Division of Health Care Financing and Policy, which houses the state’s Medicaid program, estimated the proposed ...

A higher BMI is consistently associated with longer operative times and increased complications across a wide range of ...

Pancreatic cancer, one of the deadliest types of the disease, has been linked to obesity and higher stress levels, a new UCLA ...

Obesity prevalence increased among both adults and children across all regions of the world from 1990 to 2021, and more than ...

Obesity trends have stayed stable in the last ... In the analysis, which was not peer reviewed, the researchers assessed the BMI classification of over 109 million patients who had an outpatient ...

Obesity is a factor that can influence many areas of health, including cancer risk. Obesity can increase the risk for several cancer types, including liver, kidney, and thyroid cancer. A study ...

A new study suggests that medications commonly used for diabetes, including the popular drug Ozempic, may help reduce the ...

Obesity and stress may significantly increase the risk of developing one of the most aggressive types of cancer.

Obesity can alter the action of many types of medications in ways affecting safety and/or efficacy, but this often isn’t mentioned in the labels. Experts in obesity and pharmacology are trying ...

Obesity is a critical public health concern affecting millions worldwide. Yet, it is often oversimplified as an issue of lifestyle choices.

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