(NEXSTAR) — The number of states with high adult obesity rates has dropped for the first time in more than a decade, a new report released Thursday found. However, West Virginia remains at the top. The nonprofit Trust for America's Health analyzed data from the Centers for Disease Control and…
DALLAS (KDAF) — WalletHub has released its report on 2025's Most Overweight & Obese States in America, highlighting the ongoing obesity crisis as November marks National Diabetes Awareness Month. WalletHub's analysis compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 31 key metrics, including the share of obese and…
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) -- November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, and a new study shows that Louisiana continues to struggle with high rates of obesity and related health problems. According to a report from WalletHub, Louisiana is the 4th most overweight and obese state in the country. The…