New CDC data reveals a concerning rise in severe obesity among U.S. adults, with women and middle-aged individuals most ...
The condition is better measured by looking at factors like inflammation, insulin resistance, and glucose tolerance, ...
A commission proposed a new definition of obesity focused on how excess fat affects the body, rather than assessing body mass ...
According to a September 2024 data brief from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 40.3 percent of U.S.
Experts suggest redefining obesity diagnosis with BMI, waist size, and health factors to improve treatment accuracy.
Childhood obesity is on the rise and is becoming an epidemic in our country and worldwide. The consequences of childhood ...