A new study led by Johns Hopkins University researchers has found that nearly all adults in the U.S. who are classified as ...

Body Mass Index, or BMI, is a number that reflects the relationship between your height and weight. It's widely used in ...

The link between asthma and type 2 diabetes is not only due to BMI; shared environmental and genetic risk factors may also play a role.

New research presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2025) and published in the journal Diabetes, Obesity and ...

FRIDAY, May 9, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Childhood obesity nearly triples a person’s risk for experiencing discrimination or ...

A study was conducted to determine the clinical efficacy of GLP-1RAs for secondary prevention of atrial fibrillation and ...

A new study suggests that certain conditions may prematurely age the heart. High blood pressure, obesity, diabetes and atrial fibrillation appeared to significantly age the heart muscle. The ...

Last week, Gov. Glenn Youngkin completed action on the state budget and legislation from the General Assembly after we took action on his first round of proposed amendments and vetoes. The actions ...

Focus on health beyond the scale. Learn why your doctor should prioritize muscle mass over weight for better aging and ...

Modifiable, nonclinical risk factors such as lifestyle modifications and physical measures may reduce the risk for sudden cardiac arrest.

Weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, originally for diabetes, are now in high demand as they enable significant fat ...

A new study published in the International Journal of Obesity adds to growing evidence that unhealthy diets don’t just affect ...