The National Center for Health Statistics measured adults and children to see weight, height and other size trends ...

Although gastric cancer remains a major health issue both in the U.S. and worldwide, there has been a notable decline in ...

Some energy drinks pack more than a caffeine punch. With sky-high sugar, stimulants, and additives, these 12 options may be doing your body more harm than good.

Obesity rates for Black children and adolescents are 22.4% in the decade before the pandemic and 35% in the 2 years after the ...

A brief research report evaluated obesity among U.S. children and adolescents from 2011 to August 2023 and compared changes ...

Children of fathers who were categorized as obese or overweight based on their body mass index (BMI) around the time of ...

BMI, or body mass index, is an outdated measurement that fails to properly identify health risks, according to a new study.

A scientific statement has been published by the ACC regarding the management of obesity in adults with heart failure.

BMI or Body Mass Index is a tool that health care providers use to screen for medical conditions or health problems. The BMI ...

Men should prioritize their health year-round but often neglect annual checkups and necessary screenings. This Men’s Health ...

Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about ...

Novo Nordisk (NVO) is broadening patient access to its FDA-approved weight management drug, Wegovy (semaglutide) 2.4 mg, through a new partnership with WeightWatchers starting ...