New research shows there is a wide gradient of severe child obesity across Europe, with countries in Southern Europe generally having the highest rates.

Patients struggling with excess weight waited a mean of six years to discuss the issue with their healthcare provider.

Whole food or added fatty acids linked to decreased diastolic BP, but also decreased HDL.

Increased mortality risks observed for both low and high BMI values.

Meta-analysis of 23 studies involving 3225 patients.

Sitting a lot remains a mortality risk for the least physically active.

Participants with at least 5% weight loss after 1 year and taking metformin had greatest loss in years 6-15.

Revision to 2014 nutrition recommendations adds pre-DM, emphasizes individualization.

Meta-analysis builds on prior data supporting increased prevalence.

Attenuating cardiovascular disease as the leading cause of death.

A study of more than 600,000 youth.

Findings from an analysis of the UK National Diet and Nutrition Survey.

Three simple measures could indicate the need for preventive care and further testing.

Increased weight loss in CPAP group may result from improved sleep quality.