Obesity is a serious health issue that increases the risk of developing diabetes and increases the risk of diabetic kidney ...

Obesity is now linked to at least 13 types of cancer, making it one of the most preventable cancer risk factors in the United States.

Postmenopausal obesity increases ER-positive breast cancer risk, particularly in non-HRT users, while premenopausal overweight may lower risk.

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Obesity affects 4 in 10 American adults and is a contributing factor to numerous health issues—from heart and lung disease to type 2 diabetes. But it's also a condition that can significantly impact ...

The national adult obesity rate was 42.4 percent in 2017-18, up 26 percent from 2008, according to a report from the nonprofit group Trust for America’s Health. This figure marks the first time the ...

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Obesity significantly increases the risk of developing certain types of cancer through several interacting biological factors ...

Black Americans are nearly twice as likely as their white counterparts to develop dementia and also face some of the highest obesity rates in the nation — troubling numbers as St. Louis researchers ...

Just a few more grams of daily fiber could help millions of Americans prevent obesity and live longer. But how much do you need for maximum protection? Study: Association between dietary fiber intake ...

Mechanical problem shuts New Bedford-Fairhaven Bridge to traffic for second time this week For the second time this week, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation said a mechanical problem shut ...