Councils need more support from central government to help bring down childhood obesity rates, a local authority has said.

Under recommendations released Tuesday night, obesity would no longer be defined solely by BMI, a calculation of height and ...

Calling people obese is medically "flawed" - and the definition should be split into two, a report from global experts says.

Evidence for the positive effects of intermittent fasting continues to mount: a new study shows that for people with obesity, ...

Obesity is typically assessed by measuring someone's body mass index, but now researchers are calling for a more nuanced ...

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), an unhealthy diet (like one high in saturated fat and added sugar) is one ...

BENGALURU: Over 1,000 individuals - 532 male and 501 female - in Kolar district alone have been found to be obese, according ...

Knowsley has the highest proportion of obese and overweight 10 and 11 year olds in England, according to the NHS.

Dr. Siotia also said that people with normal BMI might often be of the perception that they are immune to heart diseases and ...

A study in Spain shows that intermittent fasting has two key benefits for people with obesity: improving metabolic health and ...

Simple lifestyle changes can significantly reduce the risks of chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and obesity. By ...