Overweight and obesity are known risk factors for several types of cancer, including those affecting the breast, bowel and liver. But new research suggests that, for some obesity-related cancers, ...

The global rise in obesity is staggering. Obesity has doubled in over 70 nations within a span of a mere four decades. By the year 2035, experts predict four billion individuals will be affected by it ...

Research defining obesity shows that nearly 70% of U.S. adults could now be classified as obese. By considering where fat is ...

Millions of Americans long considered outside the obesity category may, in fact, face many of the same health risks.

This article was reviewed by Felix Gussone, MD. Key Takeaways: Body composition offers a clearer picture of health than ...

How fat is distributed in people's bodies could make a difference to their risk of certain cancers, according to new research led by the University of Bristol. The international study is published in ...

A high android-to-gynoid fat ratio increases the likelihood for kidney stones, according to an analysis of US population-based data. Excessive abdominal fat is associated with increased kidney stone ...

For decades people both in and out of the fitness world have done whatever they can to get shredded and lean. From suspicious weight-loss pills to quick, intense workouts, there's no shortage of ways ...

A new cross-cultural study involving participants from China, Lithuania, and the United Kingdom found that men with a body mass index between 23 and 27 were rated as the most physically attractive.

Women in their 40s can build metabolic resistance by weight lifting, prioritizing protein and improving sleep habits.