The risk of obesity can be recognized from infancy, according to new research findings, which point to two key milestones on doctors’ growth charts. Read the full story

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

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 rates increased for children and adults across all income levels over a period of 20 years, according to two recent government reports. 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

Obesity could lead to a significant increase in people suffering from arthritis in the U.S. over the next two decades, according to a new study. Read the full story

The rates of obesity and obesity-related diseases among Americans continue to increase, in spite of multifaceted efforts to address the epidemic. Read the full story

Childhood obesity is driven by many factors and now researchers have added a new one to the list: whether mom has a job. Read the full story