A new study in Kolkata schools has found that one in eight adolescents aged 12–16 is obese. Experts say poor diet, high screen time and lack of physical activity are driving the rise in childhood ...

Observed every year on March 4, World Obesity Day aims to raise awareness about the growing global challenge of obesity and ...

India has 254 million obese people and over 100 million with diabetes, according to a Lancet study from 2023. Plus, 351 ...

Today is World Obesity Day, a day dedicated to shining a spotlight on one of the most pressing health crises of our time. It ...

So the AMA, I think, formally recognized obesity as a disease back in 2013, and this was really important in terms of legitimizing what clinicians and patients already, really already were ...

World Obesity Day is a time to raise awareness on the growing pandemic affecting millions of children and adults across the world. Dr. Benjamin Clapp, medical director of the weight loss centers of ...

World Obesity Day 2026 highlights the theme '8 Billion Reasons to Change the Story' as obesity rises globally and in India across adults and children.

According to the Oxford English dictionary obesity is “the condition in which excess fat has accumulated in the body, mostly in the subcutaneous tissues.” The Centers for Disease Control and ...

In this interview with The American Journal of Managed Care®, Katie Queen, MD, addresses the complexity of obesity as a medical condition, pivoting to virtual care while ensuring that patients who ...

The week begins with the digital "I Commit to Care" pledge, inviting individuals, health care providers and policymakers to publicly commit to improving obesity care. Participants can sign the pledge ...

Every year on March 4, the world observes World Obesity Day to raise awareness about one of the most pressing health concerns ...

Eli Lilly’s new obesity awareness campaign seeks to shift from blame to science and empathy: Our Bureau, Bengaluru Thursday, February 26, 2026, 13:45 Hrs [IST] Eli Lilly and Com ...