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

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.

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

The loss of bone mineral density and bone mass is called osteoporosis, a disease that affects an estimated 10 million ...

A multicenter examination of data demonstrates that for patients with a body mass index at or above 70 kg/m2 metabolic and bariatric surgery is a potent intervention.

Eating diets high in ultra-processed foods such as cereal bars, flavored yogurts, and fast food may make it more likely to ...

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

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