Doctors can reframe their consultations to focus on the whole person in front of them, and not the numbers on scales, says Ellen Fallows The latest guidelines on obesity from the National Institute ...

How long would you need to jab yourself...and contend with the cost? Two MDs specializing in weight loss and endocrinology ...

Obesity is defined as excessive accumulation of adipose tissue, which worsens well-being and increases the risk of chronic ...

Obesity may raise the risk of an elevated resting heart rate, which is associated with many cardiovascular health problems. But other factors can also play a role, such as heat, stress, or certain ...

While childhood obesity has become more common in recent years, this is a condition that is about more than just weight.

When you arrive at a doctor’s appointment, you likely get your height and weight measured — two numbers used to calculate your body mass index (BMI). From this metric, your physician can diagnose ...

Obesity is a condition where a person has accumulated so much body fat that it might have a negative effect on their health. If a person's bodyweight is at least 20% higher than it should be, he or ...

The Childhood Obesity Surveillance Report, which drew its conclusions from the medical records of Corewell Health patients ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . SAN DIEGO — Adults with obesity who attended virtual pharmacotherapy visits had a similar weight loss compared ...

Obese people are 78 percent more likely to die in a car crash. — -- Crash-test dummies are undergoing a makeover to reflect the thicker waistlines and larger rear ends of Americans. “Studies show ...