Doctors are increasingly looking beyond body mass index (BMI) and waist size to better understand how fat distribution in the ...

Obesity is a leading threat to public health in Latin America and the Caribbean, undermining well-being, productivity and ...

Obesity significantly impacts skin health, leading to common issues like dark patches (acanthosis nigricans) and skin tags ...

Neck size is proving to be a powerful indicator of hidden health risks. Larger neck circumferences are associated with ...

McMaster researchers found that deep abdominal and liver fat can quietly damage arteries, even in people who appear fit.

SmartCHANGE, a Horizon Europe project to support healthy lifestyles and reduce the risk of chronic diseases in children and ...

The obesity rate has been steadily climbing and so have scientific efforts to understand why. A new study, published in ...

India’s economic dashboard is getting a long-overdue makeover in early 2026. From GDP and retail inflation to industrial output, several ma.

McMaster University researchers have uncovered that unseen fat stored deep within the abdomen and liver can damage arteries, raising stroke and heart attack risks, even in people who appear healthy.

A new study has found that early menopause is linked with a 27% higher risk of developing metabolic syndrome. Experts say ...

The prevalence of metabolic syndrome, a dangerous and potentially deadly condition, increases with menopause. That's the ...

People with obesity who also have high muscle mass may be less likely to have obesity-related organ damage. This ...