The global obesity crisis tells a story of two worlds. In some corners of the planet, obesity is virtually unknown, where traditional lifestyles and eating patterns keep rates astonishingly low. In ...

Obesity is an epidemic in the America. Four in 10 U.S. adults fit the medical definition of having obesity, which puts them at risk for serious health problems, including diabetes, heart disease and ...

LONDON, Jan 14 (Reuters) - Doctors worldwide should diagnose obesity differently, relying on broader criteria and taking into account when the condition causes ill-health, according to a new framework ...

Current medical approaches to diagnosing obesity rely on BMI which is not a reliable measure of health or illness at the individual level. This can result in misdiagnosis with negative consequences ...

A global study shows obesity heightens the risk of severe infections and related deaths across multiple disease types and ...

MANILA, Philippines—Around 38 percent of Filipino adults live with a high Body Mass Index (BMI); by 2030, this number is projected to rise to 34.12 million. Yet, the Philippines — along with most ...