Obesity is a complex, chronic condition that affects millions of Americans, and treating it often requires more than just ...

The prevalence of overweight and obesity is largely driven by the widespread availability of high-calorie and highly ...

The research, published in the British Medical Journal on Thursday, adds to a growing body of evidence that suggests ...

New guidelines shift the focus to protein and healthy fats, but nutrition experts urge moderation and balance. Georgia ...

A review article published in the journal Experimental Gerontology describes the utility of Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) in the prevention and management of obesity. Obesity is a major public health ...

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In a recent study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, researchers compared the effects of an experimental low-carbohydrate and high-protein diet and orlistat with that of a ...

A 2021 field team in Illeret, Kenya. From left: Srishti Sadhir, Ephraim Achau, Amanda McGrosky, David Nyasaga, Tom Otube, Koriye Koriye, Asher Rosinger, and Samuel Esho. That Americans are sedentary ...

Patients who stop taking obesity drugs regain weight almost four times faster than people coming off a diet, according to new research that underscores how quickly the benefits of the treatments fade.

A new oral nanotherapy works directly on the small intestine, reducing its ability to absorb fat from the food we eat, according to a new study. While the therapy is at the early stages, if it proves ...

A new preclinical study suggests that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables may protect the brain from the damaging effects of ...

Curious to know which obesity stories grabbed the attention of readers this year? Medscape Medical News develops a list of ...