Just over one in 10 deaths from a wide range of infectious diseases can be attributed to obesity worldwide, finds a major new ...

Genetic causes of obesity include monogenic, polygenic, and syndromic obesity. You may have a mutation in one or more genes that may cause early-onset obesity or affect hunger cues. Nearly 42% of ...

Obesity is a common risk factor for various long-term conditions (LTCs), according to a February study published in Nature Communications.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. For decades, common wisdom and public health messaging have assumed that people in highly developed nations, like the United ...

Experts have come to recognize that viewing obesity as a failure of willpower is not only unhelpful but also medically inaccurate. Today, major health authorities agree that obesity is a complex ...

Obesity and high blood pressure directly raise dementia risk, showing early lifestyle choices protect brain health.

Childhood obesity in India: explore main causes, health risks and practical, family-friendly solutions to build healthier ...