Obesity rates in children have been on the rise for decades, having quadrupled from 1990 to 2022, and along with the rise in obesity, comes a rise in health risks. However, obesity can be broken down ...

Learn how doctors categorize obesity into classes using BMI, as well as related health risks and treatments based on the ...

A new directive to U.S. embassies and consulates instructs officials to consider denying visas for people who suffer from chronic health issues. The guidelines sent by the U.S. State Department ...

Foreigners seeking visas to live in the U.S. might be rejected if they have certain medical conditions, including diabetes or obesity, under a directive issued last week by the Trump administration.

The Endocrine Society has concerns of possible delays in care and other problematic areas of The Lancet Commission’s proposed new obesity framework; a Commission author cites ‘conceptual confusions.’ ...

Study finds people with severe sleep apnea face 71% higher risk of heart events, plus greater chances of obesity, diabetes, ...

Redefining obesity based not only on body mass index (BMI) but on whether excess body fat is causing measurable health ...

Obesity is a growing issue among the global population, including older adults. There are various health issues associated with obesity. However, you can manage it with lifestyle changes and treating ...

This innovative oral GLP-1 is a ‘small molecule’ medication that, unlike the Wegovy pill, doesn’t require that you take it on ...

WHO warns that drugs alone are not enough and stresses the need for greater access, affordability and lifelong support for obesity TUESDAY, Dec. 2, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The World Health ...

Doctor weighs in on new findings that food insecurity is on the rise in Massachusetts ...

Sitting for long hours every day can seriously damage your health. Here are the hidden health risks of a sedentary lifestyle and how sitting too much affects your body and overall well-being.