A new obesity definition, incorporating anthropometrics and organ health beyond BMI, reveals significantly higher prevalence. This comprehensive approach allows for earlier risk detection and ...

As a researcher and psychologist studying body image for nearly 30 years, I have collaborated with doctors, psychologists, dietitians, social workers, educators, activists, and journalists. These ...

Obesity may raise the risk of an elevated resting heart rate, which is associated with many cardiovascular health problems. But other factors can also play a role, such as heat, stress, or certain ...

When you arrive at a doctor’s appointment, you likely get your height and weight measured — two numbers used to calculate your body mass index (BMI). From this metric, your physician can diagnose ...

Obesity is a condition where a person has accumulated so much body fat that it might have a negative effect on their health. If a person's bodyweight is at least 20% higher than it should be, he or ...

Type 2 diabetes (T2D) and obesity are metabolic conditions with many causes, including overlapping and distinct genetic ...

Obesity is now linked to at least 13 types of cancer, making it one of the most preventable cancer risk factors in the United States.

Health care providers and policy experts gathered in New Orleans, Louisiana, to discuss the complex interplay between food insecurity and obesity as well as the expanding toolbox of options to support ...

Obesity Directly Influences A Person's Risk Of Dementia, Study Concludes By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterMONDAY, Jan. 26, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Obesity and high blood pressure are directly ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . SAN DIEGO — Adults with obesity who attended virtual pharmacotherapy visits had a similar weight loss compared ...