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Researchers predict the obesity rate among U.S. adults will rise to 47% of the population by 2035. Experts say this trend can ...

Research suggests there is not clear consensus about preferred terms to describe body size. Terms to describe body size in medical settings are often viewed as offensive to patients. Terms used to ...

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As doctors learn why GLP-1s don't work for about 50% of people, they are also learning more about the complex drivers of ...

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This opens the door to making mistakes—ones that could worsen your side effects, affect how much weight you’ll lose, or even ...

Is Obesity Genetic or Environmental? Get All the Details This article was reviewed by Lynn Marie Morski, MD, JD. Key ...

A plant-forward EAT-Lancet diet with less meat and less sugar may help prevent and reduce the risk of chronci kidney disease, ...

As 25 pounds slid away, she felt less tired and found herself walking and biking more. Then her Medicare plan notified her it ...

Health benefits of avocados include protecting heart health and improving satiety and cognitive function. They provide healthy fats, antioxidants, and minerals.