Global obesity rates have skyrocketed over the last three decades, presenting major public health challenges worldwide. Obesity is commonly measured using the Body Mass Index (BMI), with a BMI over 30 ...

Recent estimates reveal that more than 1 billion people worldwide, including nearly 880 million adults and 159 million children, are living with obesity. It is a global health crisis that affects low- ...

A map comparing obesity rates in U.S. states and European countries in 2024 has gained viral attention online after being shared on Reddit. Data from the World Population Review for the U.S. and the ...

A survey of adults living with obesity and their physicians across seven countries reveals a high disconnect between their perceptions about the causes of obesity and treatment goals. The findings ...

The total number of adults living with overweight and obesity is projected to reach 3.80 billion by 2050 assuming continuation of historical trends. HealthDay News — Globally, increases in obesity are ...

New figures show the prevalence of childhood obesity in England, with more than a fifth of children in the last year of ...

A study published Monday in the Lancet predicts that about 60% of adults and nearly a third of young people worldwide will be overweight or obese by 2050. Halfpoint - stock.adobe.com In case you need ...

New data from personal finance company WalletHub shows the most and least overweight states in America, based on an ...

The obesity epidemic is a global crisis, with experts from around the world emphasizing the importance of short-term strategies, long-term solutions, and multidisciplinary collaboration as they ...

As large retail chains dominate global food markets, unhealthy eating soars—highlighting an urgent need to reshape food environments to combat rising obesity rates. Study: Global food retail ...