obesity

Proposal to let Medicare, Medicaid cover anti-obesity drugs halted
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services did not explain why it was not finalizing the proposal, which the Biden administration unveiled in November.
Redefining obesity: Should this be added to BMI?
US obesity rates drop for 1st time in a decade
Obesity prevalence among US adults falls slightly to 40%: CDC
Nearly half of US adult cancer deaths could be prevented, study finds
Oprah's admission sparks new conversation around weight loss drugs
American Medical Association asks doctors to de-emphasize BMI
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71 percent of young people ineligible to join military: Pentagon
NYC launches new effort to combat childhood obesity
Man sues British Airways for being seated next to obese passenger
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Redefining obesity: Should this be added to BMI?
US obesity rates drop for 1st time in a decade
Obesity prevalence among US adults falls slightly to 40%: CDC
Nearly half of US adult cancer deaths could be prevented, study finds
Oprah's admission sparks new conversation around weight loss drugs
American Medical Association asks doctors to de-emphasize BMI
Should chocolate milk be banned in school cafeterias?
Doctors release new guidelines on childhood obesity
Demand soars as people turn to diabetes drugs for weight loss
New research shows children can burn limited amount of calories
What is intermittent fasting?
71 percent of young people ineligible to join military: Pentagon
NYC launches new effort to combat childhood obesity
Man sues British Airways for being seated next to obese passenger
New national initiative targets sugar reduction in foods
Fat cat seeking the purr-fect new home
School pulls 'circle the fat child' worksheet for kindergartners
Don't skip breakfast if you want to stay healthy
Show More
Show Fewer