More than half of all US adults are eligible for semaglutide therapy, according to a research letter published in JAMA Cardiology to coincide with the AHA Scientific Sessions 2024.

Using Newton's laws of motion and devices made from springs, astronauts on the International Space Station can measure their body mass.

An international team of researchers has discovered a new component of the peripheral nervous system that acts by increasing energy metabolism in the ...

Individuals with obesity face fewer social and health challenges in regions with high obesity prevalence, likely due to reduced weight bias, though economic disparities persist regardless of regional ...

In the US, liraglutide, semaglutide, and tirzepatide are currently under investigation for their ability to stimulate weight ...

The following is a summary of “Temporal Trends of Obesity Among Nebraska Adults: EMR Data Shows a More Rapid Increase Than ...

According to South Korean law, all able-bodied men between the ages of 18 and 28 must join the military and serve 18 months ...

Individuals on a Mediterranean-inspired diet had good outcomes, but concerns remain about long-term compliance.

Potatoes are a popular food around the world, but how they’re prepared may influence their impact on health. A recent study ...

Source Reference: Gregory EF, et al "The Philadelphia beverage tax and pediatric weight outcomes" JAMA Pediatr 2024; DOI: ...

For those choosing to go vegan, the doctor said, it’s important to “increase soluble fiber, focus on whole foods, which are ...

Body fat percentage is even more accurate than other measurements like body mass index (BMI). It is also helpful in monitoring ... Several studies have shown that water aids weight loss because your ...