A distinct set of microbes has been identified in people with obesity, which might help spot and treat the condition early – ...

Scientists are increasingly convinced that the microbes coating our teeth and tongue are doing far more than causing cavities ...

Running may help burn calories, but when it comes to preventing diabetes and obesity, pumping iron might have the edge, according to preclinical findings from the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute ...

Obesity represents one of the most significant health challenges of our time, affecting millions of people worldwide and contributing to numerous chronic diseases including diabetes, heart disease, ...

The nutrition and dietetics specialist talks to AS after the publication of his book 'Everyone's Fat (with apologies)', where ...

Obstacles to preventing and treating obesity, including limited access to healthy foods, limited time to prepare meals and ...

A new genetic study suggests that obesity and high blood pressure may play a direct role in causing dementia, not just increasing the risk. By analyzing data from large populations in Denmark and the ...

A recent review offers an insightful look into obesity management in children and adolescents, highlighting a panel of experts' opinions on the updated American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines. While ...

On April 14-15, 2015, the Institute of Medicine’s Roundtable on Obesity Solutions held a 2-day workshop titled “Physical Activity: Moving Toward Obesity Solutions.” The workshop was held to provide an ...

Costs for prescription drugs treating diabetes and weight loss for public employees and retirees are skyrocketing, lawmakers learned last month at a meeting of the Legislative Health and Human ...