The Endocrine Society has concerns of possible delays in care and other problematic areas of The Lancet Commission’s proposed new obesity framework; a Commission author cites ‘conceptual confusions.’ ...

The Lancet obesity framework aims to improve risk assessment but risks delaying treatment and deepening health inequities, according to recent evaluations.

Redefining obesity based not only on body mass index (BMI) but on whether excess body fat is causing measurable health problems may complicate diagnosis and delay treatment, according to an Endocrine ...

Obesity now accounts for roughly 10% of all new cancer diagnoses in the United States each year, and up to 50% of certain cancers — including endometrial and liver cancer — according to a new review ...

Revised diagnostic framework may limit access to early treatment, widen healthcare dispari ...

Some people love to work out. For others, getting regular exercise just feels like a chore. When you’re living with obesity (a BMI of 30 or more), there can be added challenges that make exercising ...

It is important to recognize various disordered eating behaviors among pediatric patients with obesity, according to speakers ...

More than 2% of adult patients now take a GLP-1 drug to treat overweight or obesity, according to newly released FAIR Health data, with much of the increase occurring over the past few years. Among ...

Learn about obesity hypoventilation syndrome, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options to manage breathing and health.

Guidance from three obesity associations offers recommendations for specific obesity medications and spells out the need to reduce stigma. Will it help?

Fatty liver disease has become one of the most common liver conditions globally, closely tied to rising rates of obesity and metabolic disorders. Often described as a silent disease, it can progress ...

If you’ve been diagnosed with obesity and regular exercise hasn’t been part of your routine, there are many understandable reasons that sticking to a workout plan can feel overwhelming. (The ...