A gut microbe has been identified that mimics the effects of Ozempic to mitigate diabetes and obesity. Here's how to take ...

These chemicals may also be linked to the widespread consumption of ultra-processed foods, like chips, candies, and sodas. Studies show that people who eat a lot of these foods tend to weigh more, and ...

Heart disease and stroke claim more lives in the United States than all forms of cancer and accidental deaths combined, ...

Gut microbiota plays a critical role in childhood obesity by influencing energy metabolism, inflammation, and appetite ...

Experts offer a variety of policy solutions to the childhood obesity crisis. Many are drawn from the anti-tobacco playbook — ...

The AHA's 2025 report highlights alarming trends in cardiovascular disease, obesity, and lifestyle factors, emphasizing the ...

A global commission presents a nuanced approach to defining clinical obesity as a chronic illness resulting from the effect of excess adiposity on organ and tissue function.

Instead of using the controversial body mass index, or BMI, to assess weight, an international group of scientists proposes ...

A more “accurate” and “nuanced” definition of obesity is necessary worldwide if global health authorities and governments are ...

Waist circumference and waist-to-hip ratio show stronger links to colorectal cancer (CRC) than body mass index (BMI), a new ...

India updates its 15-year-old obesity guidelines moving beyond BMI to focus on belly fat and health risks Learn how these ...