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

The way obesity is diagnosed needs to become more sophisticated, an international commission has concluded.Using body-mass ...

Obesity has emerged as a complex and escalating health issue, significantly increasing the risk of various cancers.

A global Commission, published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology and endorsed by more than 75 medical organizations ...

reducing the risk of obesity-associated cancers. Bariatric surgery has been shown to significantly decrease cancer incidence post-surgery. Pharmacological interventions, including weight loss ...

Councils need more support from central government to help bring down childhood obesity rates, a local authority has said.

Weight loss doesn’t equate to better health, alcohol is fine in moderation – this professor is turning health rules on their ...

Obesity, recognized as a complex and growing health issue, is associated with an increased risk of various cancers. A comprehensive review provides insights into the mechanisms linking obesity to ...

Regular physical activity improves immune function and reduces chronic inflammation, lowering the incidence of obesity-related malignancies. Bariatric surgery has been demonstrated to greatly ...

PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals" are found in manufacturing and consumer products and contaminate nearly half of U.S.