On World Obesity Day, THE WEEK speaks to Dr Nanda Rajaneesh, General and Laproscopic Surgeon, Apollo Spectra Hospital, ...

A study published on Tuesday in 'The Lancet' warns of the escalation of the obesity and overweight pandemic if no action is ...

Is obesity a risk factor or a disease? This debate shapes treatments, policies, and eating disorder care. Explore its impact and the latest medical perspectives.

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 ...

For years, medical experts have defined obesity primarily based on body mass index, which measures stored fat by calculating height and weight, to determine a person’s health risks. Major public ...

"On the other hand, a blanket definition of obesity as a disease can result in overdiagnosis and unwarranted use of medications and surgical procedures, with potential harm to the individual and ...

Two recent documents—one from the FDA, the other from a commission organized by The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology—indicate ...

Today is World Obesity Day and the focus is on changing systems for healthier lives, as experts predict that one in four people globally will live ...

The framework recommends additional measures for assessing obesity risk, including waist circumference, waist-to-hip ratio, ...