Obesity is spreading in the United States, as 75% of of adults and almost half of people aged 15-24 are overweight.

The BMI is a measure known as the body mass index. It is a ratio of a person’s height and weight and is used to estimate body ...

For at least the last half century, obesity has been one the rise around the world, contributing to what many officials consider a public health crisis. While there remains some controversy about how ...

Nearly three-quarters of U.S. adults are considered overweight or obese, according to new research published Thursday from ...

While the scale itself displays only body weight, the RENPHO app tracks 13 measures of body composition, including body mass index (BMI) and body fat percentage. The app also connects to other ...

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Then there’s physical activity: Many of the symptoms of lupus, such as joint pain, fatigue, and depression, may make patients ...

Approximately 16% of the global population, or about 890 million people, suffer from obesity. The World Health Organization ...

Researchers discovered that a healthy low-carb diet and time-restricted eating, combined with moderate calorie restriction, ...