How can we best treat infectious diseases in people with obesity? Hospital pharmacist and Ph.D. researcher Koen van Rhee ...

Nita Ambani’s emotional sharing at the Harvard India Conference was much more than just a recounting of her son’s struggles ...

Obesity is more than just a diet and exercise issue; it's deeply intertwined with psychological and social factors. Experts ...

Researchers at Columbia University Irving Medical Center have identified the specific neurons in mice brains that tell them ...

Addressing the obesity epidemic could result in potentially significant cost savings, the report found. The HAC, for example, ...

BMI is a widely used tool for assessing obesity, but it has limitations. It doesn't account for muscle mass, fat distribution or bone density. Experts suggest using it alongside other measures for ...

For obese workers, even the prevalence rates for multiple sclerosis and lupus are higher. For workers at big U.S. employers, ...

As obesity rates rise across the U.S., a new study from UnitedHealthcare and the Health Action Council examines the financial ...

Higher BMI in early adulthood and midlife is linked to better memory performance, particularly in men and Black Americans, ...

A new study suggests that medications that have transformed the treatment of obesity may also help people drink less alcohol.

HealthDay News — Many patients with overweight or obesity discontinue glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist therapy within one year, with higher discontinuation rates seen for those without ...

Recognizing obesity as a chronic disease can improve treatment, address complications, and reshape healthcare strategies for ...