This guest essay reflects the views of Dr. Richard Barakat, physician-in-chief at the Northwell Health Cancer Institute.

The percentage of U.S. adults with obesity did not significantly rise from 2013 to 2023, though a small uptick in the rate of obesity was seen for children and adolescents, according to data published ...

Scientists mapped fat tissue differences in obese individuals, uncovering cell changes linked to metabolic disease risk and ...

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 ...

Is obesity a risk factor or a disease? This debate shapes treatments, policies, and eating disorder care. Explore its impact ...

Central obesity measures of waist circumference and waist-to-hip ratio appear to be more accurate and consistent indicators ...

Obesity rises sharply among young adults in South Korea, urgent action needed Health concerns escalate as young South Koreans ...

A new study suggests that medications that have transformed the treatment of obesity may also help people drink less alcohol.

New research from the UK Biobank has uncovered significant differences in how obesity affects bone health in older men and women, potentially changing how healthcare providers approach osteoporosis ...

Although obese individuals are at greater risk of diabetes, high blood pressure or high cholesterol, not all obese people ...

The use of blockbuster weight loss drugs has surged among young women, for whom the treatments can often be "liberating." ...

The American Cancer Society reports women 50 and under, now have an 82% higher risk of developing cancer than men.