To address soaring rates of childhood obesity, the American Academy of Pediatrics last year endorsed tactics it once considered risky. “Watchful waiting” had been standard practice, in part from ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Managing obesity involves a well-rounded approach, often including lifestyle modifications and, in many cases, ...

Hone Health reports that GLP-1 medications are increasingly prescribed for weight loss and metabolic health, even in those ...

Obesity has traditionally been considered a risk factor for various diseases. However, it is increasingly recognized as a disease by medical societies and governments. The 2020 Canadian Adult Obesity ...

Children who respond well to pediatric obesity treatment have markedly lower morbidity and mortality risks in young adulthood, according to data published on January 21 in JAMA Pediatrics. Researchers ...

UK experts are warning that access to new weight-loss drugs could depend more on wealth than medical need. Strict NHS ...

It’s no secret that the obesity epidemic in the United States has reached alarming levels, with rates surpassing 40% of the population. Despite a robust focus on wellness and exercise in the media, ...