Opinions on the new breed of slimming drugs, like Ozempic and Mounjaro, are strong and varied. But what about those who are really in the know?

A new study compares body mass index (BMI) with body fat percentage and finds the latter is far more reliable in predicting ...

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Chinese drugmaker Innogen expects to complete a late-stage clinical trial of its experimental weight-loss drug candidate next ...

A new study reports that measurements that detect body fat are a more accurate predictor of mortality risk than body mass ...

Why is it so hard to stop at just one cookie? For many people, sweet foods like chocolate, pastries, and candy aren't just a ...

The results showed that just 1 in 10 adults with overweight or obesity lost 5% or more of their weight in a given year. This ...

Hers explores what food deserts are, how they get that way, and how you can take action—whether you live in one or not.

Medication is not a quick fix for obesity, Dr. Samuel L. Wilcox said during a "Lunch & Learn" session at the Iola Public ...

Through the years, the idea of not using SNAP to subsidize soda and candy has had bipartisan support. And the recent efforts ...

The National Center for Health Statistics measured adults and children to see weight, height and other size trends ...