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School lunches are getting a gourmet makeover, thanks to new federal legislation aimed at curbing the growing childhood obesity trend....

Marks and Spencer recently launched a new line of school uniforms geared toward overweight and obese children as young as three....

Obesity among women who are pregnant is increasingly prevalent in England, reaching levels that have some health experts calling it an epidemic....

Obesity can cause serious health issues at any age, but for men in their 20s, it can mean a shorter life....

Obesity can affect cognitive function in post-menopausal women, according to a new study, which shows a correlation between brain health and body mass index....

Measuring a child’s neck circumference is more accurate than body mass index to determine whether a child is overweight or obese, a new study shows....

Obese children are much more likely to develop a form of acid reflux known as GERD, which can cause heartburn and be a precursor to esophageal cancer....

A new weight loss drug by Arena Pharmaceuticals shows promising results in clinical trials, and could hit store shelves by early next year....