The Latest Breaking News from Obesity

Chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and obesity are becoming more common in today’s fast-paced world. The good news? Many of these conditions can be prevented or their risks reduced with small, simple changes in our daily routine. If you're looking to live a healthier life and lower your chances…

Alcohol is the third-most preventable cause of cancer in the U.S, putting it just behind tobacco and obesity.

Report by Lancet Commission says BMI should be used as ‘screening tool’ rather than determining factor

In today’s newsletter: An international commission has called for a ‘radical overhaul’ of the way obesity is diagnosed, raising concerns about the limitations of body mass index (BMI) as a diagnostic tool

Calories are more than just numbers on a food label—they are the units of energy that fuel our bodies. Maintaining an optimal calorie intake is crucial for achieving a balance between energy consumption and expenditure, to carry out vital functions like breathing, blood circulation, digestion, physical activities, cognitive processes and…

It’s the start of another year and the body mass index (BMI) is being criticised again. This time a Lancet-commissioned group of experts is denouncing it as a diagnostic tool for obesity. They say that doctors should look at the overall health of a patient when diagnosing obesity, not just…

Fatty liver is a condition where excess fat builds up in the liver, which can sometimes lead to serious health problems. While it may not always show symptoms in the early stages, certain visible signs on the body can indicate this condition. The National Institute of Diabetics and Digestive and…

With Ozempic and other weight loss drugs in use, researchers have released the revised definition of obesity. The revised definition is published in The Lancet Diabetes Endocrinology and stresses on adiposity and its effect on the body instead of just body mass index or BMI.

Children need portion sizes that reflect their body size

Do people with obesity have an illness? When obesity affects the functions of people's organs, it should be considered a distinct illness called "clinical obesity," the commission said.

Almost a third of parents say they need more guidance on deciding the appropriate portion sizes for their children.