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The data supports an emerging consensus that both diet and exercise should be prioritised, the researchers said ...

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Researchers analyzed national health data from 2008 to 2023, uncovering a surge in the most severe obesity categories for children aged 2 to 18 years old.

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

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Cancer deaths tied to obesity have skyrocketed, especially in vulnerable groups like women and rural communities.