Still, the adult obesity rate in the U.S. is 42.4% vs. 14% in China—though it’s expected to rise along with interest in fast food and with a more desk-bound culture due to technological advances.

The research team analyzed the prevalence of obesity and the incidence of related diseases among 3,609 adults aged 19 to 39 (1,646 men and 1,963 women) based on data from the National Health and ...

Jan. 27, 2025 — A study shows that patients with obesity and fatty liver-related cirrhosis who had bariatric (weight-loss) surgery significantly lowered their future ... Signposting Children to ...

For this study, Ghosh and his colleagues used the Leipzig Obesity Biobank ... the researchers also found differences between men and women: A certain type of progenitor cell is present only ...

The American Cancer Society reports women 50 and under, now have an 82% higher risk of developing cancer than men "For younger ... we're thinking of the rise in obesity," said Molokwu.

Gender differences are another significant aspect of this research, as women seem to be particularly vulnerable to the consequences of adolescent obesity. One of the most concerning findings of ...

LONDON, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Britain's pharmacies regulator on Tuesday tightened rules for online pharmacies' prescribing obesity drugs ... Leapmotor , the Chinese partner of Stellantis , on Tuesday ...

The survey cites data from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS), indicating that the prevalence of obesity is significantly higher in urban areas (29.8% in men) compared to rural regions (19.3 ...