A commission proposed a new definition of obesity focused on how excess fat affects the body, rather than assessing body mass ...

Weight-loss medicines such as Ozempic might raise a person’s likelihood of developing conditions including arthritis.

The newest weight-loss drugs, Wegovy and Zepbound, are incredibly popular. But doctors are still learning about all of the ...

Effective treatment of childhood obesity significantly lowers long-term health risks, including type 2 diabetes and ...

A major new study has revealed a long list of benefits and some little-known risks of Ozempic and other GLP-1 medications.

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A group of 58 researchers is calling for a new, better way to measure obesity and excess body fat that goes beyond BMI.

Obesity, recognized as a complex and growing health issue, is associated with an increased risk of various cancers. A ...

Research shows that people with a certain body shape face a higher risk of serious health problems compared to their ...

“That’s why,” says Dr Naval Kishore Vikram, professor of medicine, Metabolic Research Group, AIIMS, “obesity has to be ...

Popular GLP-1 medications approved for weight loss, diabetes, and heart disease may have untapped potential to reduce the ...