The Mediterranean diet is rich in whole foods and healthy fats, including vegetables, fruits, whole grains, nuts, fish, and olive oil. It has numerous health benefits largely centered around heart ...

Several U.S. medical schools are introducing new courses to teach students about obesity and how it can impact their patients no matter which specialty they end up choosing, according to U.S. News & ...

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MOHFW) once again pushes the 'Eat Right India' campaign to curb rising obesity highlighting unhealthy lifestyles, encouraging balanced diets and exercise.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Omer Awan is a practicing physician who covers public health. For the first time ever, the World Health Organization has ...

The obesity epidemic may be gaining momentum earlier in adulthood than in previous decades. A new analysis from the telehealth company Invigor finds nationally that those aged 45 to 54 saw the largest ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A new UNICEF report finds that more school-age children are now obese than underweight, with 188 million affected worldwide. Rates ...

A new national study conducted by UT-Austin’s Paul von Hippel and the University of Iowa’s David Frisvold found that many schools failed to comply with the P.E. time requirements. The researchers ...

For many patients without a primary care provider, a dermatologist may be the only healthcare professional who can counsel ...

In 2026, Louisiana Health will launch "Beyond the Scale: Addressing Louisiana's obesity epidemic." This series will shine a spotlight on one of Louisiana’s biggest wellness issues and the efforts ...

The Associated Press is reporting today on a 20-year forecast that shows no end to the obesity epidemic in the foreseeable future. Already about a third of the population is obese, and Americans are ...