Obesity is a complex disorder. It is caused by multiple factors, both environmental and inherited, including excessive calorie and food intake, decreased physical activity and genetic influences. READ MORE
You Snooze, You Lose? Sufficient Sleep Could Be Key to a Healthy Weight
A new study found that people who are overweight and optimize their sleep consume nearly 300 calories less the next day
Beer and Spirits Have More Detrimental Effects on the Waistline and on Cardiovascular Disease Risk Than Red or White Wine
A new study looks at how various alcohol types contribute to weight gain and disease risk
Obesity Among Black Women: Fighting the Disease Through Community
Why do Black women have the highest rates of obesity in the U.S.? The answer lies beyond the numbers on the scale.
Navigating Obesity and Stress Two Years Into the Covid-19 Pandemic
Watch this video with Dr. Chao to learn information on how to manage your stress, manage your weight and prioritize your mental health.
New Insights From Biology Can Help Overcome Siloed Thinking in Cancer Clinical Trials and Treatment
Metabolic conditions like obesity and diabetes can influence how cancer develops and responds to treatment
How the Pandemic’s Unequal Toll on People of Color Underlines US Health Inequities – and Why Solving Them Is so Critical
Racial and ethnic minorities have borne significantly higher risks of Covid-19 infections, hospitalizations and deaths than white people
Sugar Detox? Cutting Carbs? A Doctor Explains Why You Should Keep Fruit on the Menu
Ripe berries and sugar crystals are both sweet, but one offers much more than just calories
Want Fries — or Feelings — With That?
The road from obesity to a healthy weight isn’t all about the diet. Gabrielle Blawas found she was eating her feelings in her secretive fast-food binges.
Does Your Health Insurance Cover Treatment for Obesity?
Obesity is a disease but not all treatments are covered
Sugar High
An addiction to sugar can lead to serious health problems. Here’s how to break the cycle.
I Fought Generational Obesity by Creating My Own Road Map to a Healthier, Happier Life
After being bullied by doctors my entire life, I finally got the courage to advocate for my health
Obesity and Other Health Conditions
Having obesity can put you at risk for developing other serious health conditions
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