In a recent study published in the journal JAMA Network Open, researchers investigated the role of genetic risk in physical activity interventions against incident obesity (body mass index [BMI] >30).
Some people love to work out. For others, getting regular exercise just feels like a chore. When you’re living with obesity (a BMI of 30 or more), there can be added challenges that make exercising ...
Exercise interventions are beneficial in reducing blood pressure (BP) levels in children with overweight or obesity, with pronounced effects noted in girls, those with obesity, and those participating ...
More than 130 million Americans are overweight or obese, and people living in rural areas experience significantly higher rates of both obesity and chronic illnesses associated with obesity. This is ...
Mississippi is bracing for a surge in obesity rates — and launching new programs, policies and school initiatives to fight ...
New guidelines from the World Health Organization (WHO) recommend using GLP-1 medications to help manage obesity along with a ...
The programs had no impact on children’s weight at age 2 The programs focus on building parents’ skills and knowledge of nutrition, exercise and sleep THURSDAY, Sept. 11, 2025 (HealthDay News) — ...
Obesity now affects more than one in five children in the United States, and while there are effective, recommended interventions, availability is limited for most children. In two new studies, Yale ...
Some people love to work out. For others, getting regular exercise just feels like a chore. When you’re living with obesity (a BMI of 30 or more), there can be added challenges that make exercising ...