In poor countries, childhood obesity is spreading faster than ever before. The problem is not new: the percentage of ...

Global childhood obesity rates tripled from 2000-2022 according to UNICEF, with ultra-processed foods and junk food marketing ...

The global map of childhood obesity: for the first time, there are more overweight children than undernourished ones, ...

Childhood obesity rates have surpassed those of undernutrition for the first time, suggesting efforts to combat malnutrition ...

Globally, obesity is likely now more prevalent among school-aged children and adolescents than being underweight, according ...

More than 890 million adults worldwide are obese, double the 1990 figure, a surge placing immense pressure on health systems and economies worldwide More than 890 million adults worldwide are obese, ...

A recent UNICEF report reveals a concerning global shift: childhood obesity now surpasses underweight for the first time.

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 ...

The US has a higher obesity burden than most countries, with 40% of adults living with obesity, leading to significant public health initiatives. The US leads in early-stage obesity drug development, ...

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday announced its support for weight-loss drugs in adults globally. The organization plans to back GLP-1s like Wegovy and Zepbound to treat obesity in ...

One in 10 children worldwide now has obesity, a report from UNICEF found, and the number of overweight children has more than ...