Obesity is becoming more prevalent every year in countries on a Western diet, and as we export this diet to the rest of the world obesity is increasing worldwide. The body mass index (BMI) is used to ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - New research indicates that problems associated with being overweight occur at a much younger age than previously thought. In a study reported in the journal Pediatrics, ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Overweight children who are prone to binge-eating can down hundreds more calories at a sitting than their peers, yet still feel hungry again soon after, a new study shows.

The WHO defines overweight and obesity as abnormal or excessive fat that may impair health. It is important to note that overweight and obesity are two (2) different classes or categories of excessive ...

Until recently, I had not even thought about the idea of overweight or obese physicians. But, I believe this concept should not be viewed narrowly as only about physician weight and fitness. I believe ...

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Primary care physicians are increasingly demoralized. They are retiring at an increasing rate, while fewer young physicians are entering primary care residencies. [12] A clear illustration of the ...