A new study suggests that the DNA some modern Japanese people have inherited from ancient hunter-gatherers may increase BMI.

A 26-year-old man was convicted of deliberately gaining weight to avoid military service. The court ruled both had acted ...

Individuals categorized as fit, even if overweight or obese, did not exhibit a notable rise in cardiovascular disease or ...

Forget everything you thought you knew about weight and health. Scientists say that being "fit" at any weight is more ...

For decades, body mass index (BMI) has been the go-to metric for dietitians and nutritionists to determine appropriate meal plans and weight-loss strategies. However, a new metric, the body roundness ...

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Nearly one in four adults in Colorado (24.9%) are reported to be obese, according to the CDC. In 1990, none of the 45 ...

As rates of obesity, as defined by body mass index (BMI), continue to climb in the United States, so have efforts to lose weight, including a new era of weight-loss drugs. Yet a new systematic review ...

Postpartum diabetes risk was elevated among women with a history of gestational diabetes and a high-stable or inverse U-shaped BMI trajectory.

The researchers expressed the importance of getting up and moving around throughout the day. They recommended incorporating ...

Whole milk intake is associated with lower body weight, BMI, and obesity risk in U.S. adults. This study challenges ...

In 2024, coverage for obesity drugs increased to 44% among employers with 500 or more workers, compared to 41% last year, the ...