Yet not one of the mammoth monkeys developed obesity-related diseases like high blood pressure or diabetes.

As mentioned, lifestyle- and obesity-related diseases are becoming increasingly prevalent all around the world.

Fat content in the French diet has increased steadily to the point where it is predicted that obesity-related diseases will start to increase.

Areas with higher rates of obesity are more prone to obesity-related diseases such as diabetes and heart disease.

Without action, obesity-related diseases will cost the UK £45bn a year.

Obesity prevention programs have been found to reduce the cost of treating obesity-related disease.

Human trials are being conducted to find a drug targeting obesity-related diseases.

Blacks and Hispanics are also more likely to suffer from obesity-related diseases.

The National Institutes of Health estimates that obesity-related disease costs the nation about $100 billion a year.

Just as with other obesity-related diseases, Foster says moderate weight loss appears to improve sleep apnea symptoms in many patients.