Central obesity measures of waist circumference and waist-to-hip ratio appear to be more accurate and consistent indicators of colorectal cancer incidence compared with BMI, according to a study ...

A new study from Zurich and Leipzig reveals why some obese people remain healthy while others develop metabolic diseases. The research highlights key differences in fat type, cell behaviour, and ...

India's Ministry of Health posted an anti-obesity ad on X, featuring a silhouette resembling Winston Churchill, causing speculation and online debate. The resemblance might not be coincidental given ...

Although obese individuals are at greater risk of diabetes, high blood pressure or high cholesterol, not all obese people ...

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Still, the adult obesity rate in the U.S. is 42.4% vs. 14% in China—though it’s expected to rise along with interest in fast ...

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Katie Elson is not yet 30. In early 2022 her partner noticed a small lump in her breast. At first they thought it was an ...

(CNN) — For years, medical experts have defined obesity primarily based on body mass index, which measures stored fat by ...