Obesity raises the odds of injury at home and at work, and also slows recovery time, according to a recent study. Read the full story

Regular, moderate physical activity can curb the impact of the obesity gene, a new study shows. Read the full story

Flu season is upon us, but preventative flu shots may be ineffectual for people who are obese, according to a new study. Read the full story

Gastric bypass surgery delivers long-term benefits for individuals with type 2 diabetes, according to a new study that followed bariatric patients over a six-year period. Read the full story

Obese people need to be more honest about how much they eat and drink, say British ministers in reference to a new government initiative to curb England’s obesity rate. Read the full story

Obese people have a slower turnover rate for the fat in their body than average weight individuals, new research shows, making it harder for them to shed excess pounds. 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

Obesity can be better managed by addressing environmental cues and neurological triggers rather than nutrition counseling, researchers say. Read the full story