Obesity rates increase primarily due to diet changes in wealthier nations, with caloric intake outweighing declines in physical activity. Higher calorie intake is the major contributor to obesity in ...

A groundbreaking new study has revealed that your DNA may predict whether you’re likely to develop obesity—years before symptoms emerge.

Obesity increases the risk of nearly 200 diseases. A new genetic test may be able to predict a young child's risk of obesity in adulthood.

A groundbreaking study involving genetic data from over five million people has uncovered how our DNA can predict obesity ...

India’s growing obesity epidemic, especially among youth, poses a major public health risk. Here’s why preventive healthcare ...

It is hoped the breakthrough will one day allow those at highest risk to get targeted support to prevent the excessive weight gain.

The World Obesity Federation expects more than half the global population to be overweight or clinically obese by 2035.

A new genetic analysis using data from over five million people has provided a clearer understanding of the risk of going on ...

This test can be performed on children before their genetic risk starts to shape their weight, which may support early prevention.

What if we could prevent people from developing obesity? The World Obesity Federation expects more than half the global ...