Data shows Southern, particularly Southeastern, states have higher rates of obesity than those in the west of the country.

West Virginia is the most overweight and obese states in the U.S., published Nov. 4, while Colorado is the healthiest-weight ...

Weight is an eternally-pressing topic, but conversations around GLP-1s and other weight loss drugs have brought it to the forefront even more. Body mass index (BMI) is the tool doctors use to ...

A recent study by WalletHub has ranked Arkansas as the third most overweight and obese state in the US, with high rates of physical inactivity, Type 2 diabetes, and high blood pressure.

At the risk of sounding like your cranky doctor (or mother), we’ll remind you that obesity is a gateway to chronic disease.

Recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that 4 in 10 adults over 20 in the U.S. are obese, while 1 in 5 U.S. children are obese.

Keith Ayoob answers the question: 'Why is My Athletic Child Overweight?' February 1, 2009 -- Question: My child plays sports and runs around all the time but is still overweight. What am I doing wrong ...

Explore WalletHub's 2025 rankings of the most least overweight obese states, highlighting West Virginia and Colorado's standings.