Obesity research is continually evolving, with scientists and clinicians investigating the causes of obesity, weight regulation, nutrition, physical activity, behavioural interventions, medications, metabolic and bariatric surgery, and the relationship between obesity and other health conditions.
The following resources provide access to peer-reviewed research, medical reviews, clinical information and obesity statistics.
Global Obesity Observatory
International data and statistics on overweight and obesity, including obesity prevalence, trends and comparisons between countries and regions. The platform offers interactive obesity maps, presentation maps, data tables, rankings, economic-impact information and cross-national survey data covering adults, children and under-5s.
International Journal of Obesity
Obesity, weight management, nutrition, metabolism and obesity treatment. Peer-reviewed original research, systematic reviews and other scientific articles examining the biological, genetic, metabolic, nutritional, psychological and epidemiological aspects of obesity and related disorders.
JAMA Network
Obesity, overweight, weight management, weight loss and obesity treatment. Peer-reviewed research, systematic reviews, clinical information, expert commentary and medical news covering obesity prevention, nutrition, physical activity, behavioural treatment, GLP-1 and other obesity medications, metabolic and bariatric surgery, childhood obesity, sleep and obesity, and obesity-related diseases.
The Lancet
Peer-reviewed medical research covering obesity, overweight, weight management and obesity-related disease. Topics include obesity prevention, nutrition, physical activity, childhood obesity, metabolic health, obesity treatment, health inequalities and the global impact of the obesity epidemic.
Obesity Medicine Association
An open-access medical journal, featuring peer-reviewed research and evidence-based resources on obesity and weight management. Topics include nutrition therapy, physical activity, behavioural modification, obesity medications and other medical interventions, as well as obesity guidelines, clinical practice statements, clinical reviews and original research.