By: Anna Phalen Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs is a theory that explains what people need to live healthy and fulfilling lives.

The commission recommends a shift away from relying solely on BMI to more accurately define obesity as a disease.

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

Oprah Winfrey shares her transformative weight-loss journey with GLP-1 medications, challenging societal perceptions of willpower and obesity in a candid podcast conversation with Dr. Ania Jastreboff.

A parasitic worm infection, also known as a helminth infection, occurs when parasitic worms, or helminths, infect the body.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than two in five American adults have obesity, a common and ...

Ilhem Messaoudi, who was tapped to be the acting vice president for research in September 2024, said research funding should ...

Of the nearly 500 readers who responded to our poll, the majority (70%) said they wouldn't support a tax on sugary drinks.

An MP is calling for tougher restrictions, including a new tax on fast food, to "turn the industry on its head". The ...

Martinez, a junior at Mater Dei High School and aspiring pre-med student, is dedicated to fostering meaningful connections between generations. As the founder of Wise and ...

The City of Lima once again getting funding from the U.S. Conference of Mayors to create a new initiative for residents. This ...

The U.S. spends trillions annually on health care yet performs poorly in key health indicators. What’s driving this ...