Obesity

More than 7,000 West Virginians have died because of COVID-19. It’s a significant milestone and state officials say we should be paying attention.

On this West Virginia Morning, West Virginia University economist John Deskins says remote work could be a way to improve the state’s financial realities. We spoke with him to find out what’s happening in the state’s economy.

West Virginians from across the state may have an easier time getting active, thanks to a new project from West Virginia University that aims to increase…

The House of Delegates considered amendments to SB 451 – comprehensive education reform – all day, and they’ve continued their work into the evening. We…

If you want to understand why U.S. life expectancy is declining, West Virginia is a good place to start.The state is a bellwether of bad health,…

Despite improved state policies to prevent obesity, adult obesity rates now exceed 35 percent in seven states, according to a new analysis. West Virginia…

The prevalence of obesity has risen dramatically in the U.S. A new study explores the economic cost of treating diseases associated with…

A new study published this month in The Journal of Pain found that as little as a 10 percent reduction in body weight helps obese pain patients reduce…

A new study finds weight training might be better than cardio for older adults who are trying to slim down.Researchers at Wake Forest University found…

Five states, including West Virginia, have adult obesity rates above 35%, according to the 2016 State of Obesity Report. American’s waistlines have been…