Genetic variation implicated in Pima obesity

Childhood obesity is a serious issue with many health and social consequences that often continue into adulthood.

While obesity has been shown to contribute to high blood pressure, heart disease and diabetes, being overweight in old age does not lead to memory problems.

To support the implementation of the 2nd Action Plan, three action networks, consisting of groups of countries committed to implementing specific actions against obesity.

Philadelphia Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers announced a new partnership with the state of Pennsylvania to fight the epidemic of childhood obesity.

Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) calls on insurers and employers to increase access to the treatments of obesity and morbid obesity.

Long-term total mortality after gastric bypass surgery was significantly reduced, particularly deaths from diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.

Research seems to support a link between estrogen and obesity.

Obesity and aversion to exercise have become hallmarks of modern society - and a new study suggests that a blood protein linked to these lifestyle factors may be an indicator for an increased risk of developing pancreatic cancer.

Simply being diagnosed with obesity increases a patient's likelihood of establishing a treatment plan with their physician, a crucial step in improving health and combating obesity.

Social networks have a marked influence on obesity and weight gain. Obesity is hardly a private matter.

Obesity spreads within social networks and that the closer the social connection.

The widespread interest in addressing the growing national obesity epidemic is clear.

Vowing to "give up the pounds, not the fight," Dr. Ian Smith has created The 50 Million Pound Challenge.

In the physical activity and public health research arena, the interest in the immediate housing and residential neighborhood environment (e.g. crime rates, road safety, street connectivity, footpaths and cycle ways, design and maintenance of neighborhood, visibility of stairs, central shopping facilities, availability of physical recreation facilities) is relatively new.