Weight misperception is common among adolescents with obesity, but it is not known whether weight perception is related to future weight gain. The objective of the study was to examine the prospective ...

Researchers have identified another cause of the American obesity epidemic – too many of us don’t realize that we’re overweight. In fact, the doctors and other experts who published this hypothesis ...

Successful professionals know how to manage reputation, whether it is their own or their company’s. Misperceptions abound. Humans are simple creatures. They can make quick judgments on little ...

Obesity prevention in childhood is important. However, changing children's lifestyle behaviors to reduce overweight is a substantial challenge. Accurately perceiving oneself as overweight/obese has ...

Misperception can indeed contribute to confusion and misunderstanding. When false or inaccurate information is circulated and accepted as truth, it can lead to distorted perspectives and misguided ...

Much of the discourse on the current state of U.S. healthcare centers on the rapid pace of change, an uncertain future and serious financial challenges for patients and providers alike. With the ...