Obesity

The research, with ties to Central Pa., offers hope for people struggling with their weight.

Children born to obese mothers are significantly more likely to develop cancer while they're young, according to new research from the University of…

Allegheny County may not have seen a huge jump in obesity rates, but it certainly hasn't seen a downward trend, according to a survey released Wednesday…

Rates of obesity, sexually transmitted diseases, breast cancer screenings and childhood poverty are all on the rise as Allegheny County fell in state…

Terminally ill people with higher body mass indices, or BMIs, are less likely to die at home than people with lower BMIs, according to a new study…

Replacing sitting with light housework or a stroll may be the new recommendation for severely obese adults looking to reduce their risk of heart attack,…

Getting to a healthy weight and gaining the correct amount of weight during pregnancy have big implications for a baby’s health, according to a study done…

A University of Pittsburgh study found that obese women are twice as likely to have a stillborn baby as women with healthier body mass indices.Lisa…

The Allegheny Health Department reported that 30% of school age kids in the county are obese or overweight, and a new Pittsburgh start-up aims to address…

Allegheny County’s new health department director is setting her sights on obesity prevention.Dr. Karen Hacker, who joined the department last week, gave…