World's People More Obese Than Underweight

More people worldwide are obese than underweight

Friday, April 01, 2016 More of World's People Are Now Obese Than Underweight More people worldwide are obese than underweight, a new study found. Read more ... Related Reading • Obesity • Lose Weight Without Dieting Today's Health News •  Smoking During Pregnancy Seems to Alter Fetal DNA, Study Finds •  Right Brain Scan Could Aid in Stroke Recovery: Study •  Experimental Drug for Rheumatoid Arthritis Shows Promise •  Evening Snacking Might Raise Odds for Breast Cancer's Return •  U.S. Autism Rate Unchanged at 1 in 68 Kids: CDC •  'Listeria on Rye'? Many U.S. Deli Meat Slicers Cut Corners on Cleanliness •  Diabetes Meds Vary in Safety and Effectiveness, Study Shows •  Fridge-Sized Machine Makes Prescription Drugs 'On Demand' •  Clues to Zika Virus' Structure May Point to Weaknesses •  Even Controlled, Epilepsy May Still Cause Problems for Kids •  The 'Not Face' Needs No Translation •  Scientists Reduce Alzheimer's-Linked Brain Plaques in Mice •  Cold Weather Can Spike Football Injuries, Study Finds •  Type 1 Diabetes Linked to Epilepsy Risk, Study Suggests •  Pediatricians Vary Widely in Diagnosing ADHD, Depression •  Health Tip: Limit Your Child's Sugar Consumption •  Health Tip: Keeping a Health Journal •  Booze-Branded Merchandise May Spur Teen Drinking •  More of World's People Are Now Obese Than Underweight •  Mindfulness Training May Ease PTSD Health Tools   Picture Slideshows   Quizzes   Pinpoint Your Pain   Medical Word of the Day   Diseases and Conditions   MedicineNet Home From Our WebMD Sponsors Diagnosed With Cancer? Follow Us       MedicineNet Newsletters Sign up for the NEW MedicineNet newsletters today! New specialty newsletters include Cancer, Heart, Pregnancy & Newborns, Children's Health & Parenting. MedicineNet Newsletters » Quizzes • Truth About Heart Disease • Preventing Type 2 Diabetes • Symptoms of ADHD in Adults Top Viewed Articles • Miracle Drug for Addiction • Misinformed About Zika Virus • Blood Test for Concussions • Pregnancy Caffeine Intake • Heart Attacks Striking Younger Picture Slideshows • A Quick Guide to the Zika Virus • Heart Symptoms Not to Ignore • Causes of Blood Sugar Swings • Lung Cancer Myths and Facts • Living Tips for Adult ADHD Latest Pet Health Content • Skin Problems in Cats • 1-Minute Trainer: Big Dogs • Harmful Foods for Cats • 1-Minute Trainer: Small Dogs • Pets in Your Bed Bonus PDF Guide Health & Wellness Guide