Treat obesity in kids early with medication, surgery, new guidance says

Left untreated, obesity can lead to lifelong health problems, including high blood pressure, diabetes and depression.

Maine Med’s research institute awarded $1.3 million NIH grant to study obesity

The federal grant will be used to conduct of a study of a specific type of gene in hopes of developing new ways to treat obesity and type 2 diabetes

Get moving

The United States has become a nation of fatties.

Extend understanding to others

'Little skinny guy from Maine' details impact of weight-loss surgery

Local schools honored for prevention programs

Local woman organizes run to fight obesity