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New York City is testing its first playground for adults, at Macombs Dam Park in the Bronx, hoping it will succeed where treadmills have failed in combating rising rates of obesity.

New York City plans to ban the sale of large sodas and other sugary drinks in an effort to combat obesity.

It's a proposition some might find hard to swallow: a 20-percent tax on unhealthy food to improve the health of the nation.

... That makes it all the more exciting to find one policy that does seem to be working: California’s strict school nutrition standards — soda bans, low calorie foods in cafeterias and limits on fat content — appear to have had a significant impact on what teens there eat.

In the battle against obesity, just about everything is on the table, from creating healthier kids' meals to nagging people to exercise.

Scientists have discovered two gene variants that appear to play a critical role in the development of common childhood obesity, according to a large genetic study released Sunday. The discovery could eventually lead to treatments and specific lifestyle advice for heavy children.

The obesity problem in the US may be much worse than previously thought, according to researchers. They said using the Body Mass Index or BMI to determine obesity was underestimating the issue.

Researchers believe they have identified why a mutation in a particular gene can lead to obesity.

Having a so-called obesity gene doesn't necessarily doom you to being fat, a study finds — if you stay active.

Like a lot of companies, Veridian Credit Union wants its employees to be healthier. In January, the Waterloo, Iowa-company rolled out a wellness program and voluntary screenings.