Dec. 30 (UPI) --Mexican Juan Pedro Franco, known internationally for having been the world's most obese man, died at age 41 from a kidney infection with systemic complications, his treating physician ...

A case study of a 62-year-old man in the US provides a prime example of why it's so important to keep a close eye on rapid weight loss while juggling medications. At 132 kg (291 lbs), the man ...

Researchers have discovered genes linked to obesity in both Labradors and humans. They say the effects can be over-ridden with a strict diet and exercise regime. Researchers studying British Labrador ...

A group of global health experts are proposing changes to how obesity is defined and diagnosed. Their aim is to move beyond the long-criticized Body Mass Index (BMI) in favor of combining other useful ...

What if we could predict obesity before it ever takes hold? A global team has created a genetic test that forecasts a child’s risk of adult obesity before age five—years before other factors kick in.

A global commission of 56 medical experts is proposing a major overhaul of how obesity is defined and diagnosed, going beyond just body mass index. Vadym - stock.adobe.com Now, a global commission of ...

The US is losing its battle against the bulge. New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveals that Americans are heavier than ever before. The CDC defines obesity as having ...

Examining the prostate of an obese man Excess fat around the gluteal region can make performing digital rectal exams in obese patients difficult. How can this challenge be overcome? Perform digital ...