It's no secret that childhood obesity is a problem in the US. Over 2 million American kids are considered "super obese." As a dietitian I have seen and counseled several severely obese children and ...

The adoption of the new “clinical obesity” definition alters prevalence estimates of obesity in many parts of the world compared with BMI-based definitions, new data suggested. In January 2025, a ...

Obesity is also associated with a number of GI and hepatobiliary conditions (Box 1). Many of the GI diseases that are commonly seen in normal weight individuals are seen up to 2–3 times more commonly ...

A 31-year-old government employee from Uttar Pradesh, who weighed 254 kg, has undergone a successful weight loss surgery at AIIMS Delhi. The surgery took place on May 30, and he was discharged after ...

NEW DELHI: A 31-year-old "super-super obese" govt employee from UP, weighing 254 kg and with a Body Mass Index of 75.5, successfully underwent a weight reduction surgery at AIIMS on May 30. Following ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The effects of childhood obesity can have negative impacts into adulthood if left untreated. Fox advises ...