Scientists warn of a "profound tragedy and monumental societal failure" as global obesity rates continue their alarming rise.

The stakes are crystal clear as nearly one-third of New York's children are obese of overweight, state lawmakers noted, ...

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Augusta University professor's research will focus on providing free or low-cost after-school care for children with cardiovascular risk factors.

Neuroscientists at Virginia Tech’s Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC will investigate how obesity influences brain ...