A group of global experts is proposing a new way to define and diagnose obesity, reducing the emphasis on the controversial body mass index and hoping to better identify people who need treatment for ...

Over 40% of Americans are obese, yet diets keep failing. Experts say focusing on fitness, not calories, is the real solution.

Two obesity medicine societies and an advocacy group have teamed up to produce US-specific evidence-based guidance on obesity ...

This would not be the first time that public-health experts have prematurely celebrated the peak of America’s obesity crisis.

A new consensus statement by American Association of Clinical Endocrinology emphasizes lifestyle interventions and ...

Obesity is a leading global health challenge, and weight loss is widely promoted to reduce its associated risks. However, ...