Obesity

There are more ways to treat obesity than ever before. Get all the details on the meds that might be part of your plan.

This disease comes with a host of other medical conditions, including sleep apnea and heart disease. But even losing 10 percent of body weight can mean a far healthier future.

Here’s everything you need to know about semaglutide’s effects on health below the belt.

There are obesity treatments that can make losing weight a little less of a battle. They can add years to your life, too.

Learn about the varied and complex factors that make a person vulnerable to this condition as we get to the roots of the matter.

Doctors have long used a measure called Body Mass Index (BMI) to diagnose obesity. Now, experts say there are better ways.

A new metric for assessing body weight is gaining traction, giving doctors a clearer picture of how body size may impact chronic disease and overall health risks.

About 25% of people with obesity fall into the "severe" classification. Here's what that means and how treatment can help.

This medication comes in both tablets and injection, and making the decision often comes down to personal preference.

Since breasts are mostly comprised of fat, it’s possible that weight loss meds may change their look, say experts.

Having obesity can complicate how many calories you burn throughout the day. But there are a number of ways to boost metabolism, with benefits that go far beyond the scale.

When you’re taking a GLP-1 medication for diabetes or weight loss, what you eat is just as important as how much you’re eating.