A new study suggests that the impact of obesity on brain health depends not just on how much fat the body carries, but where ...

Is Obesity Genetic or Environmental? Get All the Details This article was reviewed by Lynn Marie Morski, MD, JD. Key ...

The effect of obesity on brain health may depend not only on how much fat is in the body, but also on the areas of the body where fat is stored, according to a study published today in Radiology.

New guidance from a team of health experts around the world proposes expanding the definition of obesity beyond the popular body mass index (BMI) measure. The new guidance comes from the Commission on ...

Researchers projected that adult obesity rates in the U.S. will rise to 47% in the next decade. Multifactorial strategies ...

Elizabeth Cooney is a cardiovascular disease reporter at STAT, covering heart, stroke, and metabolic conditions. You can reach Liz on Signal at LizC.22. The body mass index is not going away, a new ...

A new study suggests obesity's impact on brain function depends not only on how much fat the body carries, but also on where ...

Research suggests there is not clear consensus about preferred terms to describe body size. Terms to describe body size in ...

A mouse study shows that beige fat, previously known for its heating function, may also lower blood pressure by keeping blood ...

Share on Pinterest Compared to BMI scores, body-fat percentages were a stronger predictor of the 15-year mortality risk of young adults, a new study found. Thana Prasongsin/Getty Images A new study ...

There are inaccuracies and variability. Scale measurements can be influenced by various factors, including the scale's ...

A multicenter research effort in China conducted clinical trial testing of oral berberine for six months in diabetes-free ...