New research shows that extreme weight loss and weight gain significantly increase the risk of death in obese individuals with cardiovascular disease.

Being married triples the risk of obesity in men, research suggests. Experts found the risks of being overweight increase for both sexes when married, but appear to be particularly acute for men.The ...

Research published in Nature determined why obese individuals who lose weight tend to regain the weight over time. Here's how ...

Obesity has long been classified as a global epidemic — and new data published in The Lancet journal spotlights how much ...

The unprecedented global epidemic of overweight and obesity is a profound tragedy and a monumental societal failure,” said ...

Why do some obese people remain metabolically healthy? A recent study reveals key cellular differences in adipose tissue that ...

Surprisingly, places like South America, North Africa, and the Middle East will be severely affected.

Nearly 60 percent of all adults and a third of all children in the world will be overweight or obese by 2050 unless ...

After a long, stressful day at work, or when pressed for time, the temptation to have a quick, satisfying snack – like crisps or a chocolate bar – can be strong.

Overweight and obesity rates in adults, children and teens more than doubled over the past three decades, afflicting 2.1 ...

A study from the University of Cambridge has uncovered a genetic link between Labrador retrievers and humans that sheds new ...

Obesity and pharmacology experts are warning about hidden safety risks and efficacy issues for many types of medications in ...