Obesity

Most health care providers have assumed that weight should be a primary focus of health, at least since the early 20th century. That’s when the life…

Over 11% of U.S. households worry about running out of food and rationing what they have. Meanwhile, 2 in 5 adults are obese. Research suggests the links between the two are stronger than we think.

Health experts estimate that at least 6 million obese teenagers in the United States are candidates for weight-loss surgery. Although fewer than 1,000 of…

Delaware County once again tops the list for healthiest county in Ohio, according to a new national study.Delaware is No. 1 for health outcomes in all but…

Obesity is a big problem across the United States. It affects about 40 percent of the population, and worse in Midwest states like Ohio, Illinois and…

If you made a New Year's resolution to be more healthy - maybe drop some pounds - then this story is for you. A new national survey from the Cleveland Clinic shows that Americans, by and large, are concerned about their weight and worried about heart disease. But are they doing something about it? That's another story.

Even though many fast-food chain restaurants are offering healthier sides, a new report says parents choose them only about half the time, and restaurants aren't consistent in how they offer them.

A national report released Monday shows Ohio has the 11th highest obesity rate in the country.Only six states, including Ohio, had significant increases…

The childhood obesity epidemic rages on in the United States, with a big surge among the youngest kids, according to the latest government data.

Falls are the leading cause of injury-related emergency room visits, hospitalizations and deaths among Ohioans 65 and older. Coming up, how a martial arts…