Obesity Support Group

A recent survey conducted by Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index revealed the professions that have the most obese workers. Bus drivers and general transportation operators came in at the top of the list, with a 36-percent obesity rate.

ADHD is already linked to drug and alcohol abuse later in life, but a new study links it to obesity in adulthood.

Researchers have found that obesity increases the risk of cancer. One study revealed the many things fat cells can do to the body, and doctors are now using this information to help with the treatment of cancer.

Dr. Frank McGeorge has some new advice for parents to help fight childhood obesity.

Despite the chorus of warnings about obesity and diabetes, the nation is actually adding sugar to its diet. Sales of white sugar have surged since 2009. Quentin Fottrell reports. Photo: Getty Images.

The B.C. government announced $2 million funding for provincial programs to combat child obesity.

Jennifer Franciotti reports on a local 10-year-old who is getting her health back on track in the fight against childhood obesity. To find out more about Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital's Weigh Smart program, click here.

A British study showed that childhood obesity is strongly influenced by genes.

People who are overweight or obese at a young age are more likely to have a heavy heart, literally, when they get older.