Study shows people with high body fat are 78% more likely to die and three times more likely to die from heart disease, calling into question BMI's reliability as a health measure.

Scientists found that obesity may exist in 11 biological forms, each linked to different genes and body functions.

Body mass index (BMI) may not provide the most accurate screening for skeletal muscle deficits among youth with pediatric‐onset inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a study in the Journal of ...

MRI findings indicate that smoking is linked to reduced brain volume, raising concerns about dementia risk, especially with ...

Researchers hope that a better understanding of which genes contribute to excess weight could help with prevention starting ...

A smart scale can help you stay consistent and accountable in a variety of ways. Most even have multiple user profiles, so ...

A joint investigation by KFF Health News and NBC News found that cosmetic surgery chains have been the target of scores of ...

The higher a person's body mass index (BMI), the higher their risk for complications after bariatric surgery, especially ...

Using cutting-edge artificial intelligence, the scientists created a tool called MAgeNet that uses a simple blood test to ...

Researchers in a recent study discovered that people taking medications to help them lose weight might experience weight gain ...

The new drug forces fat cells to produce more energy and doesn't impact appetite or muscle mass, unlike some existing ...