For those choosing to go vegan, the doctor said, it’s important to “increase soluble fiber, focus on whole foods, which are ...

A new study suggests that the DNA some modern Japanese people have inherited from ancient hunter-gatherers may increase BMI.

This study explores urinary pentosidine as a potential biomarker for muscle strength and physical performance in young men, ...

A South Korean man has been convicted of evading compulsory military service by eating so much he became too obese to fight.

Individuals categorized as fit, even if overweight or obese, did not exhibit a notable rise in cardiovascular disease or ...

For decades, body mass index (BMI) has been the go-to metric for dietitians and nutritionists to determine appropriate meal plans and weight-loss strategies. However, a new metric, the body roundness ...

Forget everything you thought you knew about weight and health. Scientists say that being "fit" at any weight is more ...

It's the active ingredient curcumin that is said to work some metabolism magic and help burn fat. But what does the research ...

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As rates of obesity, as defined by body mass index (BMI), continue to climb in the United States, so have efforts to lose weight, including a new era of weight-loss drugs. Yet a new systematic review ...

Whole milk intake is associated with lower body weight, BMI, and obesity risk in U.S. adults. This study challenges ...