Genes linked to chronic inflammation in asthma may be more active in people who are obese, according to new research that uncovers several biological ties between obesity and asthma. “Our findings ...

My 600-lb Life is a reality TV series that focuses on morbidly obese people and their weight loss transformations. Some of the changes on the TLC show are so incredible, and you probably won't believe ...

Six morbidly obese people are rescued by the fire service every day, startling data reveals. Laying bare the dire reality of the UK's obesity crisis, shock figures show firefighters attended 2,194 ...

Extremely obese people — those with a body mass index (BMI) greater than 40 kg/m 2 — have higher mortality rates, and most of these additional deaths are caused by cancer, heart disease, and diabetes, ...

Connoisseurs of the original Dr. Now show, “My 600-lb Life” on TLC, will likely notice a significant difference between that show and the new obesity docuseries on Lifetime. The new show, titled “The ...