As both the prevalence of obesity and the number of MS cases increases, researchers say it is important to examine the relationship between obesity in children and adolescents and the later occurrence of...
Following a systematic evidence review, the US Preventive Services Task Force has released updates to its 2012 recommendations on screening for obesity in adults.
In a new study, researchers aimed to determine how metabolic health status changes over time, and whether these changes affect CVD risk across various BMI categories.
The authors of a new study have pinpointed various factors that influence the risk and severity of obesity onset during childhood based on age, BMI, and other data.
In a study of nearly 300,000 individuals, researchers assessed how adiposity measures, including waist circumference and body fat percentage, are associated with cardiovascular disease. Adjustments for...
Four newly-published studies compared the effectiveness of various treatment options for patients with obesity, including laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and nonsurgical options.
