Compared to having a normal weight at age 25 and at midlife, going from being nonobese to obese during those years was linked with an increased risk of premature death from heart disease, or ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Scientists have developed a new tool which can predict a child’s risk of becoming obese in adulthood. The test could help to ...

UK scientists say they've identified why dogs and humans are more likely to be overweight or obese, which may pave the way for weight loss treatment. rh2010 - stock.adobe.com The team found several ...

Children likely to become obese in adulthood can be identified by a new genetic test. Scientists say the test, based on data from more than five million people, can be performed on youngsters before ...

The future is uncertain — but your kid’s waistline as an adult might not be. Scientists have developed a groundbreaking test that can identify children as young as five who are at increased risk of ...

In every single state, researchers expect at least 35% of adults to have a body mass index of 30 or higher, the threshold ...

It is well established that for humans, being overweight is a health risk factor. Heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and joint problems are much more likely in people who are obese. The ...

Colorado’s children suffer from two seemingly contradictory food-related health problems: hunger and obesity. That’s the word from the Colorado Children’s Campaign, a nonprofit advocacy organization ...