Obesity is spreading in the United States, as 75% of of adults and almost half of people aged 15-24 are overweight.

Nearly three quarters of U.S. adults are overweight or obese, according to a new study. The findings have wide-reaching implications for the nation's health and medical costs as it faces a growing ...

For at least the last half century, obesity has been one the rise around the world, contributing to what many officials consider a public health crisis. While there remains some controversy about how ...

Over the past year, the question has been coming in from everywhere – from my patients and family members, from colleagues ...

Nearly three-quarters of U.S. adults are overweight or obese, according to a sweeping new study. The findings have ...

The study highlights BMI's role in mediating genetic risk for diseases, suggesting a complex relationship with conditions ...

GLP-1 Receptor Agonist medications, such as Ozempic, combined with exercise and nutrition, can help reduce obesity, according ...

Conflicting data aside, contraception experts agree that ulipristal acetate, or ella, is a more effective option for people ...

New body composition tests are replacing BMI as a more accurate way to assess health and fitness. Measuring muscle mass and ...

Work off the turkey and stuffing with these Black Friday fitness deals, from fitness trackers to exercise equipment.

Investigating ultra-processed food and screen time, this study examines their effects on weight and well-being in adolescents ...

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