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 ...

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 ...

Researchers compared the effects of resistance training, aerobic training and concurrent training on body mass and body fat ...

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

For decades now, obesity has been defined by a number on a scale or where you land on the body mass index (BMI) measure. But ...

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

Obesity is when the human body accumulates excess body fat to the extent it can have negative effects on health. Obesity is a medical condition considered by many as a ...

Weight is a visible, cheap and easy metric – but it doesn’t reflect what matters most: diet quality, physical activity, blood ...

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

The global prevalence of OA attributed to high BMI has steadily increased over the past 3 decades, particularly among women and in high-SDI regions.