High sodium intake is linked to greater obesity risk, particularly in women, even when it comes from everyday foods. New ...

Among the 2,225 adults in the study, all under 60 years of age, 39.7% had obesity as defined only by higher BMI, while 39.1% ...

Nearly all U.S. adults with obesity as diagnosed by BMI also have an elevated waist circumference or excess body fat, ...

What is our current understanding of how differences in sex can affect obesity prevalence, comorbidities, and treatment options?

People who have tried other methods to lose weight have found results from obesity drugs that ‘feel like magic.’ ...

When you're hungry, ghrelin hormone levels increase in your stomach and other parts of your body. Learn what causes its ...

We’re used to hearing the medical community talk about our BMI (Body Mass Index) as a way to determine if we’re obese.  The ...

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Donald Trump’s doctor says the oldest man elected president is “fully fit” to serve as commander ...

Despite the success of drugs like Ozempic (semaglutide) in promoting both weight loss and longer life, doubt remains about the role of body mass index (BMI) at older ages. Many studies have shown that ...

News 13 brings you a segment focused on health and fitness on News 13 Midday every Wednesday called “Wellness Wednesday”. This week, Personal Trainer Traycee Green from Pure Platinum was in the studio ...

In fact, a thorough evaluation of a person's weight status is a complex procedure that involves taking into consideration many factors and the use of various tools and diagnostic tests: body mass ...