This was not the case for young adults, however ...

A group of 58 researchers is calling for a new, better way to measure obesity. The global team’s recommendations were published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology on Jan. 14. Body mass index (BMI) ...

Obesity needs a new definition, argues a global group of health experts. For over 75 years, obesity has been called a disease by the World Health Organization. But the label is hotly debated. Some say ...

It might seem like semantics. But whether a health condition qualifies as a disease can have a huge impact on patient experiences and treatment options.

A coalition of public health groups has released an "Obesity Bill of Rights" meant to challenge "outdated thinking" about unhealthy weight gain, and to expand access to health care. It's a ...

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- National data show cholesterol levels among children and teenagers in the United States are improving. But obesity continues to pose a significant health challenge. Health ...

Obesity has become one of the most closely tracked public health metrics of our time, and the numbers paint a picture that is ...