obesity

 Weight-loss surgery beats medication for controlling type 2 diabetes in obese people, according to the longest-term trial ever to compare…

American researchers have shed light on the divide between the desire to go on a diet to lose weight and…

A brisk walk each day for a minimum of 20 minutes could lead to considerable health benefits, according to a new…

A team of British researchers has demonstrated that conventional obesity treatment and management focused on diet and exercise are effective neither…

A quarter of dogs competing in the world’s biggest dog show are overweight, scientists said on Monday. An analysis of canines…

Weight screenings in high school were not enough to get overweight and obese kids on track toward a healthier weight,…

Less than half of US shops where milk is sold carry lower-fat or skim varieties, and this healthier option is…

World Health Organization research published Wednesday contends that Europe is getting fatter every year, and heading for an obesity crisis.

A team of researchers examined the effects of strength training, endurance exercise and a combination of the two and found…

Obesity increases the risk for atrial fibrillation, a common heart rhythm disorder that can lead to blood clots, stroke and…