Major heart health risk factors like obesity, diabetes and high blood pressure remain on the rise in the United States, ...

The U.S. always seems to be in competition with China—economically, technologically, militarily. But how do the two countries stack up when it comes to measuring the health of its people? Going by ...

A study shows that patients with obesity and fatty liver-related cirrhosis who had bariatric (weight-loss) surgery significantly lowered their future risk of developing serious liver complications ...

Researchers identify a significant association between sugar-sweetened beverage tax and BMI changes among adults living in ...

Heart disease and stroke claim more lives in the United States than all forms of cancer and accidental deaths combined, according to a new American Heart Association report.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the nominee to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, made disputed claims before the ...

A new study finds that three quarters of American adults and half of adolescents are too heavy. That's making more of us sick and creating enormous health care costs.

Leading up to his confirmation battle, I have listened to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. carefully as he has discussed controversial ...

Understanding the definition of obesity: experts examine the limitations of body-mass index (BMI) and propose alternative ...

Annual exams are more crucial than ever as the prevalence of chronic diseases in the United States continues to climb.

Novo Nordisk said a higher dose of its drug Wegovy led to greater weight loss in patients during a late-stage trial, but the ...