Discover the top 5 most obese states in the U.S. and their obesity rates as of 2023. Learn about the factors contributing to ...

The new study found that Midwestern states had the highest rates of obesity-linked cancer deaths, while the Northeast fared the best. At the state level, Vermont, Minnesota and Oklahoma saw the ...

Susan Monarez is the first director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to require Senate confirmation. She's also the first director without a medical degree in more than 70 years.

Researchers analyzed national health data from 2008 to 2023, uncovering a surge in the most severe obesity categories for ...

Scientists find that diet, especially ultraprocessed foods, has a greater impact on obesity than physical activity levels, ...

The following is a special feature from CivicScience CEO and Founder John Dick. Learn how you can turn insights like these ...

New research published Tuesday concludes that the rising rate of extreme childhood obesity—well above the usual BMI ...

Obesity increases the risk of nearly 200 diseases. A new genetic test may be able to predict a young child's risk of obesity ...

One in 5 U.S. children and teens are living with obesity, according to the CDC. Obesity is a serious condition that, if left untreated, can lead to long-term health problems.

For the report, CDC researcher analyzed data on cancer incidence compiled from 2005 through 2014. Here are three report findings 1. Fifty-five percent of cancer cases in women and 24 percent of ...