Eli Lilly has removed the commonly used clinical measure of body mass index from the FDA label for its weight loss drug ...

As the size of a person's belly grows, the memory center of their brain shrinks and beta amyloid and tau may appear — all of ...

New research has established a link between a specific type of body fat and brain proteins that are hallmarks of Alzheimer’s ...

For years, we’ve been told that BMI is the final word on whether or not someone can be deemed a healthy weight for their ...

Central obesity demonstrated a stronger association with colorectal cancer risk than general obesity measured using body mass index, according to a large UK cohort study.

Celebrity tweets about obesity and weight loss attract far more positive engagement than those from medical authorities, ...

Nearly half of adolescents and three-quarters of adults in the US were classified as being clinically overweight or obese in ...

Millennials spend over 60 hours a week sitting, increasing their risk of heart disease and speeding up the aging process.

Simple steps to manage childhood obesity and prevent future heart disease: The ultimate guide for parents and schools ...

A new study finds that higher intake of ultra-processed foods is associated with greater body mass index (BMI). The findings ...

Nearly half of adolescents and three-quarters of adults in the U.S. were classified as being clinically overweight or obese in 2021.

Health Canada has approved Novo Nordisk’s semaglutide injection, Wegovy, to reduce the risk of non-fatal myocardial ...