Recent data from National Health Service (NHS) weight clinics in England show that a disproportionate number of referrals originate from the most deprived areas, with some children having BMIs over 40 ...

The UVA Cancer Center is taking a significant step forward in addressing the alarmingly high cancer rates across Virginia and ...

The adult obesity rate in Peterborough has "dropped considerably", according to a new figures. A report to be put before ...

BACKGROUND: National survey data show increases in mean body mass index (BMI) and in the prevalence of overweight and obesity for adults and children in the United States, indicating a change in ...

The current and long-term health of 14.4 million children and adolescents is affected by obesity in the USA. [1]. International reports suggest that the global prevalence of pediatric obesity has ...

3 However, despite their promise, payer coverage of GLP-1 therapy for obesity remains a significant hurdle, as many patients face access challenges. In the US, the list price for GLP-1s can range ...

There is, however, a very real obesity crisis in America, with the CDC reporting that three out of every four Americans ages 20 and older have overweight or obesity, and Stanford wants people to ...

Take our Healthy Lifestyle Test Find a health professional A finding from a study of thousands of teenagers in the US raises concerns that obesity affects not only physical health but also ...

As a vet, obesity in dogs is something I encounter all too often in practice, and it’s a growing problem among our canine companions. In my job, I see first-hand the impact that carrying extra ...

The director of public health for Brighton and Hove City Council has recommended the refusal of a 24/7 McDonald’s in Old Shoreham Road, Hove ...