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Women with higher levels of body fat sometimes struggle to conceive and can face greater health risks during pregnancy.

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China: A new prospective cohort study from China has provided fresh insights into the link between visceral obesity and the future risk of developing diabetes mellitus (DM). Conducted by Dr.

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Obesity rates for Black children and adolescents are 22.4% in the decade before the pandemic and 35% in the 2 years after the ...

A new drug from California-based pharma company Amgen, which has concluded a phase II trial, shows promise as a powerful ...

Obesity remains one of the greatest health challenges worldwide, leading to diabetes, heart disease, and increased healthcare ...

Obesity is associated with financial hardship and food insecurity, according to a research letter published online June 24 in ...

A collection of videos, study abstracts, and other resources all focused on disparities in obesity. Obesity is independently ...

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