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

A team of researchers led by Pennington Biomedical Research Center's Dr. Florina Corpodean confirmed through a data analysis that metabolic and bariatric surgery is largely safe and effective for ...

As rates of obesity, as defined by body mass index (BMI), continue to climb in the United States, so have efforts to lose weight, including a new era of weight-loss drugs. Yet a new systematic review ...

An extra hour of sleep each night could help you shave 270 calories off your daily diet, new research has found. The research was completed by a team from the University of Chicago investigating the ...

For patients with African ancestry, low body mass index may be a risk factor for increased primary open-angle glaucoma. Among people with African ancestry, body mass index lower than 18.5 (low BMI) is ...

There are several ways to make your favorite comfort foods healthier, such as adding more vegetables, using herbs and spices ...

Endometriosis is a condition where tissue similar to the lining of the womb grows outside it. It can result in severe period ...

Experts have started thinking more broadly about what puts a person at risk for heart disease, still the leading killer in the U.S.

Apple cider vinegar, the fermented drink loved by a host of A-list celebrities, could significantly boost ... Those consuming the drink also saw their Body Mass Index (BMI) fall by three points, with ...

A boy born today can expect to live to 81.2 years, and a baby girl to 85.3 years. But around a decade of our lives is likely ...

Luckily, calculating body mass index is pretty straightforward ... In many places, such as the Pacific Island nations that cluster near the top of the list, a combination of changing lifestyle, diet ...

As the West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency continues to hear from members about proposed premium increases for ...