A larger body doesn’t necessarily mean you have ‘clinical obesity’, according to a proposed new definition of the disease.

If you want to get healthy in the new year, it’s important to focus on all body parts, including your mouth. Anne Clemons, ...

BMI falls short as a way to measure obesity. Doctors need to also determine whether body fat harms a person's health.

Our reframing acknowledges the nuanced reality of obesity and allows for personalized care,” said Dr. Francesco Rubino of ...

Millie Fullerton, Maria Carnacho, and Laura Booth are urging runners to join them at Great North Run in aid of life-saving ...

By highlighting alcohol as a cancer risk while ignoring its health benefits, Dr. Vivek Murthy joined a growing ...

Some people claim that olive oil and lemon juice can treat various conditions, like gallstones. However, there’s no ...

Severe mental illness is a term used to describe debilitating psychological problems that often leave sufferers struggling to carry out daily tasks or work. 4,875 adults with a SMI died prematurely in ...

Poorer cardiovascular health in childhood and adolescence may be linked to early differences in brain structure, particularly ...

Canadian public and private insurers have balked at covering certain medication for weight-loss, but that might change as the ...

Beyond health factors and behaviors, strong family support, good mental health, access to good health care and a strong ...

"Our study results forecast a dramatic rise in the burden from dementia in the United States over the coming decades, with ...