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 ...

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

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

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

A study published Monday in the Lancet predicts that about 60% of adults and nearly a third of young people worldwide will be overweight or obese by 2050. Halfpoint - stock.adobe.com In case you ...

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

By being educated about the risks associated with obesity and pregnancy, you can take some powerful steps today to begin ...

Despite this, new research from the Irish Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism found that most obese people would ...

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

Researchers have discovered genes linked to obesity in both Labradors and humans. They say the effects can be over-ridden with a strict diet and exercise regime.

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

Three countries - India, preceded by China and followed by the USA - constitute the largest overweight or obese population in ...