Body size and excess weight, conventionally assessed using body mass index (BMI), are well-established risk factors for many ...

Early diagnosis of tuberculosis (TB) is crucial for the treatment to be effective, said the Ministry of Health and Family ...

Body size and excess weight, conventionally assessed using body mass index (BMI), are well-established risk factors for many types of cancer. However, new research to be presented at this year’s ...

With the advent of GLP-1 drugs, perspectives about weight management are changing. Ted Kyle hopes the food industry can make some changes, too, to better serve all consumers.

At STAT's Breakthrough Summit East, the CEOs of Ro and Included Health said the the U.S. health care system poses obstacles ...

Mar. 3, 2025 — Obesity rates are set to skyrocket, with one in six children and adolescents worldwide forecast to be obese by 2050, according to a new study. But with significant increases ...

By 2050, over half of the adults and one third of the youth may be obese. Experts have called for urgent action to prevent ...

In the modern workplace, many professions demand that employees spend long hours sitting. If workers in these occupations do ...

Body mass index (BMI) is key method for measuring a person’s weight status, and defining if they have normal weight, overweight, or obesity. However, new research to be presented at this year’s ...

People who follow a healthier diet and have a lower waist-to-hip ratio during midlife may have better brain and cognitive ...

Children in Hong Kong are among those falling victim to one of today's greatest health challenges, which calls for a concerted effort by all The growth in the number of people around the world who are ...

The prevalence of obesity and diabetes has grown worldwide, presenting notable challenges to public health and health care ...