Clinical Obesity

A new international commission report has proposed new criteria for diagnosing obesity that could dramatically change the way it is categorized and managed in the future.

Results of a randomized study revealed that adults with obesity assigned to a low-energy diet with low-, medium- or high-carbohydrate intake all achieved ketosis and weight loss without the expected increase in hunger.

Pediatric obesity has become a significant health concern in recent years, with the prevalence reaching higher levels. It is a complex condition influenced by various factors, including genetics, lifestyle choices and environmental factors.

The foods we eat can affect our risk for developing certain types of cancer. Obesity can increase the risk for some cancers, meaning that a varied diet of nutritious foods may help prevent cancer.