obesity

A Central Illinois cardiologist breaks down the potential benefits of GLP-1 medications on heart health. It was one of the American College of Cardiology's top five trends in 2025.

A Bloomington pediatrician says new new aggressive guidelines for child obesity go beyond diet and exercise. Dr. David Milligan with the Carle BroMenn Outpatient Center says treatments and interventions for childhood obesity vary for each patient for many reasons.

Childhood obesity rates saw a big jump during the pandemic as many kids had less access to healthy food and group activities during COVID shutdowns.

A local group working to stem obesity rates said it will take many years to see progress, but they are encouraged by what they've seen so far.Eric…