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Learn more about overweight and obesity among adults, including causes, related health risks, and treatments.

Obesity hypoventilation syndrome is a breathing disorder that affects some people who have been diagnosed with obesity. The syndrome causes you to have too much carbon dioxide and too little oxygen in your blood. Without treatment it can lead to serious and even life-threatening health problems.

Provides small, achievable steps to help teenagers make healthier food choices, be more active, and get enough sleep.

Learn which prescription weight-control medications are—and aren't—safe and effective, how they work, and their common side effects.

Trends in overweight, obesity, and severe obesity for children, adolescents, and adults.

You can help your child reach and maintain a healthy weight by adopting healthy lifestyle habits. In some cases, medicines and surgery may also be options.

Millions of Americans and people worldwide are overweight or obese.

Metabolic syndrome is the name for a group of risk factors that raises your risk for heart disease and other health problems, such as diabetes and stroke. The term "metabolic" refers to the biochemical processes involved in the body's normal functioning.

A fact sheet that summarizes the evidence linking overweight and obesity to the risk of various cancers and to cancer survivorship.

Autumn is a great time to engage in physical activities outdoors.