A new study finds that three quarters of American adults and half of adolescents are too heavy. That's making more of us sick and creating enormous health care costs.

Transforming our habits and adopting a healthier lifestyle is key to overcoming obesity and fostering a nation of champions.

New CDC data reveals a concerning rise in severe obesity among U.S. adults, with women and middle-aged individuals most ...

The conversation surrounding health care reform has intensified in recent years, revealing deep divides in how we view personal responsibility, government intervention and public health ...

Experts offer a variety of policy solutions to the childhood obesity crisis. Many are drawn from the anti-tobacco playbook — ...

Wellness - The educational program "Granny’s Healthy Bag - Education for a healthy lifestyle" organized by the Healthy ...

Hims & Hers, a tele-health start-up, aims to stand apart from dozens of Super Bowl commercials hawking snacks with a spot ...

Gut microbiota plays a critical role in childhood obesity by influencing energy metabolism, inflammation, and appetite ...

India updates its 15-year-old obesity guidelines moving beyond BMI to focus on belly fat and health risks Learn how these ...

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., claiming 941,652 lives in 2022. Obesity, diabetes, and hypertension ...

Instead of using the controversial body mass index, or BMI, to assess weight, an international group of scientists proposes ...

The AHA's 2025 report highlights alarming trends in cardiovascular disease, obesity, and lifestyle factors, emphasizing the ...