Obesity ranks as high as drug abuse on the list of parents’ concerns in the U.S., according to a recent National Poll on Children’s Health. Read the full story

Obesity during young adulthood significantly increases the risk of early death, research shows, demonstrating the need to watch your weight from an early age. Read the full story

Obese women who do not smoke, especially those in low income groups, are susceptible to premature death from heart disease and cancer, new research shows. Read the full story

Obesity rates are higher among lower-income groups in the United States, but in developing nations, wealthier citizens are the ones with excess weight. Read the full story

In the battle of the bulge, how we see food may be the cause of our nation’s obesity epidemic. The issue? We tend to underestimate the calories on our plate. Read the full story

Obesity and weight gain dramatically increase the chances of developing diabetes for senior citizens, a new study shows. Read the full story

Obesity does not impact the risk of cardiovascular disease for individuals without other risk factors, a Dutch study suggests. Read the full story

Belly fat can be beat with smart food choices, according to recent reports. Since the unsightly fat is speculated to trigger hormones that activate the hunger center of the brain, overcoming belly fat could not only help you feel full, but help improve blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart disease. Read the full story