Wegovy is an injectable (sub-cutaneous) prescription weight loss medicine that is indicated for people with obesity. It should be used with a weight loss plan and physical activity. (Photo by: Michael ...

Over 27 percent of adults worldwide with obesity qualify for GLP-1 weight loss medicines but access remains unequal.

While childhood obesity has become more common in recent years, this is a condition that is about more than just weight.

Obesity is a growing national health crisis, with nearly 40% of U.S. adults affected and about 10% having a severe form of ...

In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, staying healthy often takes a backseat, especially when it comes to managing our weight. We might not always realise how carrying extra pounds can impact our ...

In a March 23, 2018, Journal of the American Medical Association Research Letter, authors from the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), using data from the National Health and Nutrition ...

With the nation's childhood obesity rate triple what it was 30 years ago for adolescents, expectations that schools will do more to help keep students healthy continue to rise. But even as the U.S.

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New data from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicate Oklahoma’s obesity rate is declining. CDC data ...