Despite the staggering impact of obesity on the Black community, columnist Justice B. Hill argues that the issue has been largely ignored by society and the healthcare system.

Obesity affects over 1 billion people globally, with 40 percent of U.S. adults classified as obese under the present framework, ...

People with obesity who do not have such problems should be considered to ... discrimination particularly in employment as well as the social stigma associated with the condition," he added.

The economic burden of obesity is also significant. In the Finger Lakes, excess medical spending due to obesity is estimated ...

“People with excess body fat do not always have a BMI that indicates they are living with obesity, meaning their health problems can go unnoticed,” commission member Dr. Robert Eckel, chair of ...

By instilling these healthy habits in children, you can help them develop a strong foundation for a lifetime of wellness and ...