Having a high body mass index (BMI) as a young child may not reflect a lifelong risk of obesity, researchers suggest. A study by experts in Australia found the genetic factors that influence the size ...

A University of Queensland study has modeled how genes can influence a child's body mass index (BMI) over time and how they may contribute to the risk of developing diseases, such as heart disease or ...

New research challenges link between childhood BMI and obesity risk - Experts say the genetic factors that influence the size of babies may be different to the ones that influence body size as a teen ...

In every single state, researchers expect at least 35% of adults to have a body mass index of 30 or higher, the threshold ...

Research shows that metabolic surgery and GLP-1 medications are both effective therapies for treating obesity. Medications ...

WATCHING her daughter Grace twirl around in a tiny black flowery dress Billie Steele felt a jolt of envy. “She’d ask me, ‘How do I look, Mum?’ and I would answer ‘Stunning’ because it was true,” ...

Forget about basic stand-on devices that measure weight and basic body composition stats; this advanced foot-to-hand smart scale can do that and so much more.

By Vijay Kumar Malesu New clinical research suggests both continuous and intermittent calorie restriction improve metabolic health in type 2 diabetes, with adherence emerging as a key factor in ...

It’s not in your stomach; it’s in your head. Scientists have mapped exactly how cannabis overrides your brain's satiety ...

Some GLP-1 patients are begging to stay on the drugs just a little bit longer, presenting an ethical dilemma for doctors.

With insurance plans dropping coverage of the drugs, those of us benefiting from them face a costly decision — beyond just the monetary.

Researchers found that the munchies are a cognitive response that occurs regardless of sex, age, weight or recent food ...