Obesity is a complex illness which requires an understanding of multiple treatment modalities. We are committed to reduce the stigma around obesity. In this unique and world-leading MSc, you explore ...

For decades, researchers from all obesity-related disciplines have been observing the escalating prevalence of people living with overweight and obesity worldwide. Researchers always follow and ...

a standard ratio relating weight to height -- was far above the level of 30 that the World Health Organization considers the threshold of obesity.

As obesity rates continue to rise, many are turning to prescription medicines like Ozempic for weight loss. But with significant side effects, accessibility and cost issues, alternatives are needed.

WASHINGTON, DC: The Biden Administration announced a plan on November 26, 2024, to cover obesity ... [+] drugs in Medicare and Medicaid. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) Last week, the Biden ...

Share on Pinterest David Petrus Ibars/Getty ImagesA new study finds that higher intake of ultra-processed foods is associated with greater body mass index (BMI). David Petrus Ibars/Getty Images A ...

China faces fast rising rates of obesity, with the government saying more than half of adults are already classified as overweight. Rapid urbanisation and economic development have led to more ...

Now, a study suggests that fat cells retain a memory or past obesity, which may prime the cells to grow when exposed to high-fat foods. The research "might add to the growing body of evidence that ...

Share on Pinterest New research links heart disease and obesity as factors for earlier cognitive decline in men. Maskot/Getty Images Men with cardiovascular disease risk factors, including obesity ...

Here’s what to know about the drugs and the Biden administration’s proposal: The weight-loss drugs, also called anti-obesity medications or GLP-1s, mimic the hormone known as glucagon-like peptide 1, ...

The Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) approval of highly effective anti-obesity medications is changing the lives of millions of Americans—and changing how we perceive one of our most ...

Amgen said its experimental weight loss injection helped patients lose up to 20% of their weight on average after a year, with no plateau, in a critical mid-stage trial. But shares of Amgen fell ...