To improve access to care, many professional organizations have advocated for classifying obesity as a disease. However, the ...

Obesity can set in by age 5, study says 02:55. From a child's birth through age two, doctors should use World Health Organization growth charts to measure the progress of height and weight.

Obesity is a risk factor for health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, stroke and some cancers, he said. Rates of obesity among adults have been climbing steadily for the last 18 years ...

Indoor activities involve less movement, limiting calorie burn. Encouraging kids to play outside helps prevent obesity and promotes healthier habits. TheHealthSite.com ...

Editor's Note: This is the first installment of a two-part post by Amitai Etzioni examining the nation’s anti-obesity policies through the lens of a responsive communitarian philosophy. Today ...

Obesity is becoming more common in a growing number of states, according to new data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.. In 2022, 22 states had at least 35% of adults with ...

Obesity is becoming more prevalent in a growing number of states, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.. The information shows that in 22 states in 2022 at ...

Myth 2: Obesity is simply the result of and a sign of an individual employee’s choices. Since getting to know a person takes time and effort, it can be a tempting to use physical appearance as a ...

Obesity prevention strategies often focus on diet, but eating behaviors also play a key role. In a recent study, researchers from Japan investigated factors influencing meal duration, including ...