The connection between obesity and thyroid cancer underscores the importance of maintaining a healthy weight. With scientific ...

The percentage of U.S. adults with obesity did not significantly rise from 2013 to 2023, though a small uptick in the rate of obesity was seen for children and adolescents, according to data published ...

While it seems like we’re getting slimmer as a population, a new report suggests that’s not necessarily the case: It found ...

Good’ cholesterol may be linked to an increased risk of glaucoma in individuals over 55, while, paradoxically, ‘bad’ cholesterol may be associated with a lower risk. These findings challenge ...

From 2013-2014 to August 2021-August 2023, there were small increases in the percentage of children and adolescents with obesity, as well as in adults with severe obesity (but not obesity). There were ...

Body Mass Index cannot differentiate between muscle mass, fat and bone density. Doctors suggest other markers and scans to ...

Obesity is no longer limited to the urban rich but the extra kilos among the rural population is also weighing Ludhiana down. The urbanisation of the rural areas, technology advancement as food is now ...

Obesity is no longer limited to the urban rich but the extra kilos among the rural population is also weighing Ludhiana down.

Researchers found that gut microbiome composition is strongly linked to metabolic health across different life stages, with ...

Is obesity a risk factor or a disease? This debate shapes treatments, policies, and eating disorder care. Explore its impact ...

A study of over 458,000 individuals finds that waist circumference and waist-to-hip ratio are stronger predictors of ...