Obesity

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Obesity most prevalent in these 3 southern cities

WalletHub released a new analysis ranking America's most overweight cities, based on obesity rates, health consequences and physical activity.

Health March 15

Deadly cancer type linked to obesity and high stress levels

Pancreatic cancer, one of the deadliest types of the disease, has been linked to obesity and higher stress levels, a new UCLA study found. Doctors share how to reduce the risk.

Health March 11

This diet plan helped man lose nearly 200 pounds for son's graduation

A Maine father lost almost 200 pounds in preparation for his son's graduation photos. After losing the weight through intermittent fasting and regular exercises, he said he feels better than ever.

VIDEO March 8

Experts suggest obesity rates will skyrocket by 2050

Honorary Murdoch Children's Research Institute fellow manager Professor Susan Sawyer joins 'Fox New Live' to discuss a new study claiming obesity a third of children will be overweight by 2050. 

Health March 6

Obesity will affect over half of adults in 25 years, study predicts

Dessert February 25

'Dessert stomach' lives in your brain, say scientists

Researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Metabolism Research in Germany have discovered that what we call the "dessert stomach" is rooted in the brain.

Health February 14

Weight-loss, diabetes drugs linked to vision problems in small study

GLP-1) receptor agonists, which are used to treat type 2 diabetes and/or obesity, were linked to vision problems in a small study. Here's what doctors have to say.

Health January 29

This disease kills more people than all cancers and accidents combined

Heart disease remains the top killer of Americans as risk factors continue to grow. Get the latest statistics from the American Heart Association’s annual report.

US January 28

Plus size rapper sues Lyft claiming driver canceled ride over her weight: ‘Burst his tires’

A Michigan woman is suing Lyft, claiming her driver refused her a ride because of her weight.

Health January 23

Ozempic’s health benefits keep growing, but are the risks worth it?

A major new study has revealed a long list of benefits and some little-known risks of Ozempic and other GLP-1 medications. Experts break down the findings.