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An international team of doctors proposed a new way to define obesity that's not based solely on BMI. Here's what they ...

Obesity can put strain on the heart, resulting in an increased risk of conditions such as atrial fibrillation, or irregular ...

Waist circumference and waist-to-hip ratio show stronger links to colorectal cancer (CRC) than body mass index (BMI), a new ...

When children with obesity undergo weight-loss treatment, the effects have repercussions later in life and the risk of serious health problems and premature death is lower as they reach young ...

A study by the Department of Veterans Affairs says that drugs like Ozempic can do plenty more than just help with weight loss ...

A dog expert shared an easy way to tell if your dog is overweight, after vets estimated nearly half were overweight or obese ...

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The Lancet Commission has declared obesity a disease. With enough controversy to fill a buffet table, their new definition is ...

About 140,400 obese patients in Massachusetts were prescribed medications like Wegovy and Zepbound in 2024, a 255 percent ...

Investors seeking the next obesity-like market opportunity will be closely watching developments related to treatments for ...