Obesity

The average American man is much fatter than his counterparts in the Netherlands, France and Japan. Now, an artist has created avatars that highlight the striking difference.

About 5 percent of U.S. children and teens are "severely obese," and the numbers are rising, according to a new statement from the American Heart Association.

Gut bacteria may be able to "pass on" obesity through a transplant, at least in mice, a new study suggests.

What is behind the drop in U.S. rates of childhood obesity?

For the first time in decades, there has been a widespread decrease in obesity rates among low-income preschoolers, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Kids need access to effective obesity treatments.

More Americans are doing exercise, but is that enough to stop the rising trend of obesity?

Obesity is clearly a disease, now let's focus on treatment.

Some people say the main cause of obesity is lack of exercise, others say it is diet. A new report finds that what people believe about obesity may affect their BMI.