New CDC data reveals a concerning rise in severe obesity among U.S. adults, with women and middle-aged individuals most ...

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Someone dies of heart disease about every 34 seconds in the US, according to a new report, confirming the often preventable ...

Between August 2021 and August 2023, approximately 40% of U.S. adults had obesity, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Around 9.4% of those adults had severe obesity.

Experts suggest redefining obesity diagnosis with BMI, waist size, and health factors to improve treatment accuracy.

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), obesity alone costs the U.S. healthcare system nearly $173 billion a year, while diabetes, heart disease, and stroke costs an ...