A MORBIDLY obese man rides past on a mobility scooter which buckles slightly under his colossal size. He overtakes dozens of ...

Dec. 30 (UPI) --Mexican Juan Pedro Franco, known internationally for having been the world's most obese man, died at age 41 from a kidney infection with systemic complications, his treating physician ...

A case study of a 62-year-old man in the US provides a prime example of why it's so important to keep a close eye on rapid weight loss while juggling medications. At 132 kg (291 lbs), the man ...

The world's most obese man, who once weighed more than 1,300 pounds, has died at the age of 41 after developing a serious kidney infection. Juan Pedro Franco passed away on December 24 while receiving ...

Researchers have discovered genes linked to obesity in both Labradors and humans. They say the effects can be over-ridden with a strict diet and exercise regime. Researchers studying British Labrador ...

Modern medicine now offers safe, effective tools to treat obesity—from life-saving bariatric surgery to powerful new medications. Yet most people with obesity can’t access these treatments because ...

Examining the prostate of an obese man Excess fat around the gluteal region can make performing digital rectal exams in obese patients difficult. How can this challenge be overcome? Perform digital ...