Childhood obesity may be quietly undermining one of the central promises of American life. A study by a Rutgers researcher ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Semaglutide — the active ingredient in the brand-name meds ...

Researchers collected archival data on more than 3.4 million people living in the United States and United Kingdom. They found evidence that obesity tends to spur lighter medical and psychological ...

Re “Are We Thinking About Obesity All Wrong?,” by Julia Belluz (Opinion guest essay, Sept. 22): The author rightly underscores the need for a precise medical definition of obesity and its causes, but ...

Researchers explored the effects of obesity on the lung microenvironment in ferrets, searching for new therapeutic targets to protect vulnerable populations. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital “We ...

Zepbound, made by Eli Lilly (and previously known as Mounjaro), is the newest FDA-approved drug for weight loss.

If you're on a weight loss journey, you're probably thinking about all the positive effects that may come from meeting your health goals – a healthier physique, better sleep, or more energy, for ...