The Latest Breaking News from Obesity

Since the 1990s, the proportion of the world’s population who are overweight (with a body mass index of 25–30) or obese (with a body mass index of 30 or above) has doubled.

Study predicts nation on course to have second-highest overweight and obesity rates in world but says urgent government reform could help avoid this

Analysis forecasts a third of young people will also be overweight or obese, in ‘unparalleled’ threat to health

Children as young as five face a future of growing obesity, according to a new report.

Experts said the global picture represents a ‘profound tragedy and a monumental societal failure’

In many countries, buying food at supermarkets, convenience stores and online has become the norm. But what’s the convenience of modern food shopping doing to our health?

Obesity is an increasing health concern among Indian elderly, with a variety of consequences, including an increased risk of bone fractures. While many individuals believe that having additional body weight provides better protection against fractures, medical evidence suggests otherwise. Obesity has a negative influence on bone health, making the elderly…

Scientists have pinpointed and described unusual subtypes of fat cells that may help scientists explain why gut fat is linked to poor health. The research could open up new avenues for medical treatments.

Skye Bioscience is trying to establish a presence in the weight-loss drug market.

The Mediterranean diet has been hailed as one of the best forms of the diet. It supports heart health and has anti-cancer properties. Several studies have proved the effectiveness of the diet in women and elderly people, especially.

People with a high body weight living in England can now access subsidised weight-loss drugs to treat their obesity. This includes Wegovy (the weight-loss dose of Ozempic, or semaglutide) and Mounjaro (one of the brand names for tirzepatide).