Forty-two percent of adults in the United States have obesity, a chronic disease that increases the risk for numerous health problems, including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and joint problems.

Nearly 2/3 of the world’s adult population will be overweight or obese by 2025. Doctors say this lifestyle choice could be your biggest health risk. Imagine a future where nearly two-thirds of ...

If trends continue, global rates of overweight and obese adults would rise to about 57.4% for men and 60.3% for women by 2050. In terms of raw numbers, China (627 million), India (450 million) and the ...

Background Physical activity and sports participation are promoted to counteract the increased prevalence of overweight and obesity in children and young adults. Both high BMI and physical activity ...