Dec 2, 2025 · You might think of obesity as a cosmetic concern. But it is a medical condition that increases the risk of heart disease, diabetes and certain cancers.

Dec 2, 2025 · The goal of obesity treatment is to reach and stay at a healthy weight. This improves overall health and lowers the risk of developing complications related to obesity.

Jul 22, 2023 · BMI 为 23 或更高的亚洲人可能会增加健康问题的风险。 对于大多数人，能够通过 BMI 合理估算人体脂肪。但是， BMI 并未直接测量人体脂肪。有些人并没有过多的体脂，例如肌肉型运动 …

Jan 9, 2024 · Discover which medications are approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of obesity and how they work.

Nov 5, 2024 · It’s green if you’re normal weight, and it’s yellow if you are overweight, and it’s red if you have obesity. And we have enough knowledge that we do not simply focus on BMI.

Jan 8, 2025 · Childhood obesity is a serious health condition that involves having excess body fat early in life. The extra weight often starts children on the path to other health conditions such as diabetes …

Jan 9, 2024 · Semaglutide, a groundbreaking medication in the weight-management space, has emerged as a potential solution for individuals struggling with obesity. Learn who qualifies for the …

Oct 2, 2024 · Research teams from Mayo Clinic in Florida and Carnegie Mellon University will work on a federally funded project to accelerate the development and testing of a new device to treat patients …

Mar 26, 2025 · Research suggests that there are health risks from too much sitting. Extended sitting has been linked to obesity. It also has been linked to a cluster of conditions that make up metabolic …

Sep 26, 2024 · Q: What do you see in the future for obesity care? A: The future of obesity care is precision medicine for obesity. I see a future in which the right intervention is selected for the right …