High adherence to the Mediterranean diet appeared linked to a slight reduction in risk for obesity-related cancer, according ...

Following a report from the Ministry of Public Health, Bangkok has the highest number of overweight and obese residents in Thailand.

The Chinese government has introduced a series of new measures against obesity, including specialised clinics in hospitals and Olympic athletes’ testimonials to raise awareness. By 2030, 65 per ...

"My doctor labelled me as 'overweight' and borderline 'obese.' The doctor barely looked at me before making that assessment," ...

China’s health ministry outlined a range of measures, including urging hotels to install scales, to address the country’s rising obesity rate. The National Health Commission will guide medical ...

A major global study estimates that 50 per cent of children and young people (aged 5–24 years) in Australia will be overweight or obese by 2050. Researchers say urgent action is needed to turn ...

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 ...

A MUM has been left fuming after receiving a letter from her daughter’s school calling the five-year-old “obese”. Samantha ...

For some people, the quest to lose weight feels like a constant struggle. Now, scientists have revealed that a newly discovered 'fat gene' could be to blame. Experts from the University of ...

For millions struggling with weight management, cancer risk represents a serious health concern that often gets overlooked amid discussions of heart disease and diabetes. Now, groundbreaking ...

Critics are once again questioning the efficacy of BMI as a tool for diagnosing obesity, suggesting that a more holistic ...