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 ...

Drawing on data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, among others, World Population Review compiled its rankings of states by rates of obesity, seen here on this map created by ...

The world’s fattest countries have been revealed in a new interactive map published by Our World in Data, which uses data compiled from figures from 195 countries around the world and shows the ...

New data help explain the "obesity transition" around the world and point to the next set of problems, including much more severe obesity.

The WHO announced its plan to support GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, like Wegovy and Zepbound, to address the global obesity epidemic, according to Reuters.

Globally, increases in obesity are projected to continue to 2050 for children and adolescents, and the prevalence of overweight and obesity is set to increase among adults.

By 2050, over half of the adults and one third of the youth may be obese. Experts have called for urgent action to prevent obesity from becoming the global norm.

A map shows states that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. may target first, due to the high levels of obesity prevalence there. One of his key objectives is to tackle Americans being hooked on processed food.

A new nationwide study from Japan spanning a 14 year study period has revealed an increasing trend of overweight and obesity in patients with the incident end-stage kidney disease (ESKD).

Ms. Belluz is a health journalist. She is writing a book about nutrition and metabolism. LONDON — A select group of the world’s top researchers studying obesity‌ recently gathered in the ...

A map displays projected changes in adult obesity rates across Europe. The global research teams categorised adults as being 25 or older, and children and young people as those aged 5 to 24.

A new map highlights U.S. states with the highest rates of overweight residents, shedding light on the various factors influencing regional weight trends.