Are you overweight? If so, you aren’t alone. Nearly 43% of people in the United States are considered to be obese, and it has become one of the leading health problems in our society. Dr. Joseph Souto ...

Genetic causes of obesity include monogenic, polygenic, and syndromic obesity. You may have a mutation in one or more genes that may cause early-onset obesity or affect hunger cues. Nearly 42% of ...

While childhood obesity has become more common in recent years, this is a condition that is about more than just weight.

Excess weight for many women begins with dissatisfaction with the reflection in the mirror, but sometimes kilograms become the cause of a chronic disease with systemic consequences for the entire body ...

Share on Pinterest Does obesity cause permanent changes in the brain? A new study offers insights into how people’s brains respond differently to food consumption. Halfpoint/Getty Images Developing ...

Both overweight and obesity can increase the risk of developing coronary artery disease. Maintaining a healthy diet and a moderate weight can help decrease the chance of this and other heart ...

Obesity, inflammation, and type 2 diabetes are interconnected in a cyclical way. Obesity causes chronic inflammation, which helps drive the development and progression of type 2 diabetes. Diabetes, in ...