Learn how doctors categorize obesity into classes using BMI, as well as related health risks and treatments based on the ...

A new study from Johns Hopkins Medicine has revealed an exciting discovery that could change how we treat obesity. Researchers found that a drug first designed for other serious conditions, including ...

Morning routine. Woman standing on weight scale, wearing pajama near bed in the bedroom. Healthy lifestyle, body conscious and weight controlling Obesity is a common risk factor for various long-term ...

A recent study linked greater grip strength to a lower risk of developing chronic health issues or dying early due to obesity. Grip strength is a good proxy for overall muscle strength and physical ...

Blood tests have indicated that obesity could speed up the development of Alzheimer’s disease, a study has revealed. There are currently estimated to be 982,000 people with dementia in the UK and ...

Just over one in 10 deaths from a wide range of infectious diseases can be attributed to obesity worldwide, finds a major new study led by a University College London (UCL) researcher. People with ...

Study of over 540,000 people suggests people with obesity are 70% more likely to be hospitalised or die from an infectious disease; people with the most severe obesity face three times the risk.

Adults with active psoriatic arthritis and obesity had improvements in disease activity, physical function, weight loss and quality of life with combination ixekizumab plus tirzepatide, according to ...

Fatty liver disease is when too much fat builds up in the liver. The liver is the body's filter. It helps clean the blood, ...

More than one million people to get ‘life-changing’ weight loss drugs to prevent heart attacks and strokes - About 1.2 ...

It turns out your mouth may know more about your metabolism than your bathroom scale. New research shows that people with obesity host a distinct oral microbiome compared to individuals at a healthy ...