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

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

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

Military recruits are increasingly rejected for the armed forces because they are overweight or obese, putting America’s national defense at risk. Read the full story

Weight loss surgery can reduce the risk of life-threatening diseases, like type 2 diabetes, but it may increase the risk of suicide, a new study shows. Read the full story

The weight loss pill Meridia may increase the risk of heart attacks, according to a company-sponsored study, and is set for review by the FDA next week. Read the full story

Obesity is often genetic, but a new study shows that maintaining an active lifestyle and getting regular exercise can trump DNA in the battle of the bulge. Read the full story