Major heart health risk factors like obesity, diabetes and high blood pressure remain on the rise in the United States, ...

Heart disease and stroke claim more lives in the United States than all forms of cancer and accidental deaths combined, ...

A study shows that patients with obesity and fatty liver-related cirrhosis who had bariatric (weight-loss) surgery significantly lowered their future risk of developing serious liver complications ...

Researchers identify a significant association between sugar-sweetened beverage tax and BMI changes among adults living in ...

A new study finds that three quarters of American adults and half of adolescents are too heavy. That's making more of us sick and creating enormous health care costs.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the nominee to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, made disputed claims before the ...

Understanding the definition of obesity: experts examine the limitations of body-mass index (BMI) and propose alternative ...

Leading up to his confirmation battle, I have listened to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. carefully as he has discussed controversial ...

Annual exams are more crucial than ever as the prevalence of chronic diseases in the United States continues to climb.

If you come out unequivocally — ‘vaccines are safe, it does not cause autism’ that would have an incredible impact,” Sen.

Novo Nordisk said a higher dose of its drug Wegovy led to greater weight loss in patients during a late-stage trial, but the ...

Leading health experts challenge traditional BMI measurements and introduce a comprehensive new approach to diagnosing obesity, potentially affecting millions.