Research shows that metabolic surgery and GLP-1 medications are both effective therapies for treating obesity. Medications typically result in a 10% loss of body weight in a real-world setting, while ...

2026 kicked off with the introduction of the Wegovy pill, the first ever non-injectable GLP-1 for obesity, from drugmaker Novo Nordisk. Competitors like Eli Lilly are racing to get their own versions ...

Obesity is a growing issue among the global population, including older adults. There are various health issues associated with obesity. However, you can manage it with lifestyle changes and treating ...

It might seem like semantics. But whether a health condition qualifies as a disease can have a huge impact on patient experiences and treatment options.

Obesity shaped Anna Olson's earliest notions of herself, when she saw a photo and thought, "Oh, I look different than the other kids." Olson's obesity began in toddlerhood, ran in her family, and left ...

A new study suggests using body mass index alone may miss many people with the disease, but the findings come with caveats. By Nina Agrawal New research using an updated definition of obesity suggests ...