Body mass index (BMI) was almost three times more likely to classify children as overweight than waist circumference-to-height ratio, according to a new study.

Wedded to weight gain? New research shows a shocking link between marriage and excess pounds. A team from the National ...

A Polish health survey found that being married increased risk of overweight in women and men, with the latter group also experiencing three times the risk of obesity.

Body Roundness Index is a new metric which helps in estimating body fat and assessing risk of developing health conditions ...

A new screening intervention in the primary care setting can improve the identification and management of obesity risk in pediatric patients, according to a poster presented at the National ...

New research set to be presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2025) suggests that marriage significantly ...

Even one week after resuming a normal diet, MRI scans showed a persistently low insulin sensitivity in the brain. Read more ...

Research lead Dr Alicja Cicha-Mikolajczyk told press this week that a man's risk of being 'overweight' is 62 per cent higher ...

I agree with the House Budget Committee that our government's $36-trillion debt is a problem. But who should sacrifice to ...

Gastrointestinal adverse events partially mediated the weight loss effects among patients with obesity who received tirzepatide vs placebo.

Wegovy contains the same main ingredient as Ozempic, semaglutide, and is FDA-approved for weight loss in people with obesity or who are overweight with at least one weight-related condition. It is ...

After a long, stressful day at work, or when pressed for time, the temptation to have a quick, satisfying snack – like crisps or a chocolate bar – can be strong.