A new medical database automatically compiles the medical records of obese patients and those suffering from obesity-related ...

Obesity is broadly defined as having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher. However, there are different types of obesity classified by their severity. Although the term "morbid obesity" was used in ...

Obesity is a growing health concern worldwide, affecting millions of people. It not only impacts physical appearance but also increases the risk of several chronic diseases, including diabetes, heart ...

In the last two decades in India, a major epidemiological transition has happened that has not captured sufficient public attention — the challenge of overweight and obesity. The National Family ...

New Delhi: India had the highest number of overweight and obese males—16.8 million—and females—13 million—in the 15-24 age group in 2021, ahead of China, according to a comprehensive global analysis ...

Overweight and obesity rates in adults, children and teens more than doubled over the past three decades, afflicting 2.1 billion adults and 493 million young people with excess weight, researchers ...

The surging obesity epidemic raises the risk of type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, cardiovascular diseases, and some types of cancer for millions of people across the globe. “The ...

Overweight and obesity rates in adults, children and teens more than doubled over the past three decades, afflicting 2.1 billion adults and 493 million young people with excess weight, researchers ...

Researchers warn that obesity levels are predicted to accelerate rapidly during the remainder of this decade, particularly in lower-income countries. However, experts say that if governments take ...

The forecast equates to 356 million children aged 5–14 years and 390 million aged 15–24 years, with one in six facing obesity. The staggering rise in global obesity among young people has ...

Obesity is a global health crisis, with obesity rates estimated to rise by 2035 Early intervention and systemic solutions are key to preventing obesity-related complications The WHO and public ...