Obesity is now linked to at least 13 types of cancer, making it one of the most preventable cancer risk factors in the United States.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Jun. 8—(Family Features) Obesity is a lifelong health problem that affects more than 42% of American adults and impacts some ...

Obesity has traditionally been considered a risk factor for various diseases. However, it is increasingly recognized as a disease by medical societies and governments. The 2020 Canadian Adult Obesity ...

Alaskans are much more overweight than they used to be, with adult obesity rates nearly tripled since 1991, according to a new state report. The 2025 Alaska Physical Activity, Nutrition and Obesity ...

In the United States, obesity continues to be a serious public health concern; approximately 1 in 5 children and 2 in 5 adults are affected. The CDC’s Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and ...

It has long been a well-established and well-documented fact that obesity — a complex, chronic disease which involves the abnormal or excessive accumulation of body fat — is one of the most pressing ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The ACC issued a scientific statement on the management of obesity for patients with heart failure. The document ...

Every year, World Obesity Day 2026 is observed on March 4 since 2020 to raise awareness about practical solutions about the ...

Obesity often persists from childhood into adulthood, yet guidelines are segmented by age, lacking adolescent-specific recommendations. Discrepancies exist in BMI assessment, exercise, and dietary ...

Obesity rates among Black children rose significantly, with disparities linked to social determinants of health and environmental factors. Food insecurity, prevalent in low-income communities, ...