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Experienced weight stigma improves from pre- to post-metabolic bariatric surgery, according to a recent study.

Paternal obesity was associated with rapid BMI growth trajectories among offspring, especially in the presence of maternal obesity.

Obesity — like most other medical conditions — requires an “arsenal” of treatments, rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.

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Our body type can determine how we lose weight or offer clues about our general health as a whole. Here's what women should ...

HealthDay News — Maternal obesity grades 2 and 3 is associated with hospital admissions for infection throughout childhood, according to a study published online June 3 in BMJ Medicine.

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A recent study associated resistance training with a 52% lower breast cancer risk in young adults compared to those who never ...