The Latest Breaking News from Obesity

More children are turning away from eating the recommended amount of fruit and vegetables, and health experts say action is needed to reverse the trend.

The drugs are shifting not only what people taking them eat but also how they think about food. That can have broad implications around food-centric holidays.

Numerous studies have shown that social isolation and loneliness are associated with an increased risk of early death, on a scale comparable to other known risk factors such as smoking and obesity. This year, the US surgeon general declared social isolation and loneliness to be a significant public health concern.

A new generation of obesity drugs often delivers dramatic weight loss, but many patients wonder what happens when they stop treatment.