Obesity is defined in medical, scientific, and social terms, shaping care, policy, and stigma. New models aim for more precise, respectful, and person-centered approaches.

This is the final in a four-part series in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month. Maintaining a healthy weight is often a factor in maintaining good mental health. Dr. Scot Currie and Dr. Matt Newlin ...

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Obesity and asthma are both serious health problems that many people in the U.S. face. Unfortunately, many people have to ...

New research challenges everything we thought we knew about weight and longevity. Scientific evidence now shows that fitness levels trump BMI when predicting how long you'll live.

India's healthtech space is expected to witness disruption as weight loss drugs Ozempic and Mounjaro enter the market through ...

Adults with obesity using a GLP-1 have a similar risk for obesity-related cancers as those who undergo bariatric surgery, ...

Not all children grow the same way. A new study from the Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) Program suggests that body weight changes in early childhood may be associated with ...

“Ooooh, she thick!” That’s usually a phrase that is used in a good way. Some men say they don’t want a woman who is too skinny, so being “thick” is in. But what is “too thick” when it comes to our ...

Not all children grow the same way. A new study from the Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) Program ...

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Can thyroid problems cause weight gain? Learn how hypothyroidism slows metabolism, how thyroid hormones affect weight, and ...