"Excessive weight is not always a problem in itself; it can simply be a gateway to a host of other issues. So why ...

Here’s how it works. The best smart scales help you keep tabs on more than just your weight. These scales have sensors to track your body composition, heart rate, and BMI, with the data easily ...

The number on your scale could increase your odds of developing this advanced liver disease. Here’s how to lower your risk. Keep reading to learn about the link between obesity and MASH and how ...

OA provides access to meetings in 75 countries. You may also want to check out a virtual option called The Obesity Action Coalition, which also maintains a list of in-person support groups by state.

NHS experts report unprecedented demand for the new generation of obesity treatments. Online pharmacies will no longer be allowed to use customer pictures or questionnaires as evidence.

There are a significant number of words, phrases and acronyms that appear when talking about race and ethnicity which often change depending on the context of the conversation. Language is ...

Muscle strength grading is used to categorize muscle strength on a scale of 0 to 5 in relation to the expected strength for a muscle. One of the more common methods is a hands-on test called the ...

Obesity estimates for Aboriginal groups are based on single responses for Aboriginal identity. For the purposes of this report, the term "First Nations off-reserve " is used in lieu of "North American ...

A group of 58 researchers is calling for a new, better way to measure obesity. The global team’s recommendations were published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology on Jan. 14. Body mass index ...

LONDON – Medical experts proposed a radical overhaul of how obesity is diagnosed, moving away from relying on body mass alone and adding broader measurements such as heart health. The ...

Smart scales can help you keep track of your muscle mass, body fat percentage, bone density and other health stats — these are the best models we have tested. The best smart scales do far more ...

The newest weight-loss drugs, Wegovy and Zepbound, are incredibly popular. But doctors are still learning about all of the ways they affect the body—both helpful and harmful—beyond reducing ...