The states with the highest obesity rates were found throughout the Plains, the South, and into the Midwest, while coastal ...

For the first time in more than a decade, the number of states with rates of obesity of 35% or more has dropped.

Twelve states, including Texas and Florida, will restrict SNAP purchases of junk food like soda, candy, and desserts starting in 2026. The exact bans vary by state, with some focusing only on sugary ...