An international large-scale study involving the University of Granada (UGR) examines obesity trends since the 1980s and ...

Mexico is among many countries that have experienced a rapid increase over the past two decades in the proportion of children and adolescents with excessive weight. In the decade between the First ...

A major global study finds obesity rates are slowing or stabilizing in many countries after decades of steady growth.

Read more about childhood obesity prevention strategies, with insight from a WHO expert during the 79th World Health Assembly.

Obesity has quietly become one of the most pressing health challenges across the globe, affecting millions of people in ways that extend far beyond appearance. It's not just about weight anymore.

A new study presented at this year’s European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2026) in Istanbul, Turkey (12-15 May) shows that a 1% reduction in annual working hours is associated with a 0.16% decrease in ...

'Obesity is a disease': Wegovy maker says UAE leads global shift with oral pill treatment ...

Obesity is a common risk factor for numerous chronic conditionsiStock Obesity is a complex medical problem that can increase the risk of many acute as well as chronic health conditions. It is a common ...

Poorer countries bear a greater burden of metabolic diseases but even with cheaper medicines, pharma companies will make ...

A new study led by Curtin University has revealed millions of dementia cases across the Western Pacific Region could potentially be prevented by implementing country-specific strategies to address key ...