Health officials say obesity is a big issue in South Texas, and the first step to treating it is deconstructing the stigma around weight gain.

Obesity is high and holding steady in the U.S. About 4 in 10 Americans have obesity overall and about 1 in 10 have severe obesity.

Next Thursday, UT Health San Antonio will host the 2024 Bi-National Obesity and Metabolic Symposium.

A new report from The TFAH shows obesity has risen in every state over the past 20 years.

UT Health San Antonio is commemorating Diabetes Alert Day on March 28 by providing the following question and answer session regarding diabetes and obesity with Carolina Solis-Herrera, MD.

Morbid obesity is a disease that can cause a severe decline in health and a shortened life span. Weight loss surgery is not done for cosmetic reasons. It is done to treat and prevent serious medical problems associated with severe obesity.

New research reveals that a drug used to control symptoms of ADHD may be able to combat obesity.

SAN ANTONIO – Health professionals are asking residents not to be discouraged from getting the COVID-19 vaccine due to others shaming them because they fall into a particular health risk category due to a condition such as obesity. “I stopped struggling with my weight,” Loyd said. As much as I make peace with my own weight, I know a lot of people have not with me or themselves. Ad“There are a variety of factors that make a person a high risk,” said Dr. Allen Anderson, with UT Health San Antonio. “Shame makes us hide, and anxiety makes us hide, and when we hide, nothing good happens,” Bira said.

But did you know that lack of sleep is associated with up to an 80 percent increased likelihood of childhood obesity? Now scientists have new insights on how less sleep could contribute to reduced activity. A new study suggests more sleep may be the key to helping kids get active. Researchers studied 37 families with children ages eight to 11 who usually slept around nine and a half hours a night. They had the kids go to sleep at different times and wear special watches to detect movement.