ObesityInfo Center

The Longer You Weight
The longer women are overweight or obese as adults, the more likely they may be to get cancer, a new study found.
Once Daily Weight Loss Rx Approved
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved a once-a-day weight loss formulation.
Commercials and Childrens Diet Choices
Children who are exposed to advertisements for unhealthy foods and beverages may be more likely to make poor diet choices, according to a new study.
The Link Between Obesity and MS
Obesity in early adulthood may be linked to an increased risk of multiple sclerosis (MS), a new study found.
FDA Approves Device for Weight Loss
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved a new device as a weight management therapy.
Which Weight Loss Rx Is Best?
Which weight loss medication is the best? There may actually be a clear answer, according to a new study.
Obesity Trends: Men Vs. Women
Recent data show the prevalence of obesity increasing in women but not in men, according to a new report.
Infection Risk After Heart Surgery
Severe obesity may increase the risk of infection after coronary artery bypass surgery, according to a new study.
Obesity and Kidney Disease: What Some Don't Know
In the case of patients with obesity and their risk of kidney disease, what they don't know might hurt them — and many don't know, a new study found.
What Do Prepackaged Foods Mean for Weight loss?
Portioned and prepackaged entrees may promote greater weight and fat loss, according to a new study.