Danish pharmaceutical behemoth Novo Nordisk reported better-than-expected net profit in the fourth quarter, amid soaring demand for its Wegovy obesity drugs.

El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-A new definition of obesity, published in the Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology Journal, proposes a new definition that moves beyond body mass index (BMI). Dr. Jorge Acosta, the ...

Objective To investigate the correlation between caregivers’ health-related behaviours and the prevalence of ...

By Tarun Sai Lomte A preclinical study reveals that a single episode of exertional heat stroke can lead to chronic health ...

Researchers at the, Riverside, backed by a substantial NIH grant, are pioneering a study on the unique immune responses to ...

Effective treatment of childhood obesity significantly lowers long-term health risks, including type 2 diabetes and ...

(CNN) — For years, medical experts have defined obesity primarily based on body mass index, which measures stored fat by calculating height and weight, to determine a person’s health risks. Major ...

Research identifies key factors affecting semaglutide initiation among obese individuals without diabetes, revealing ...

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than two in five American adults have obesity, a common and ...

LONDON – Medical experts proposed a radical overhaul of how obesity is diagnosed, moving away from relying on body mass alone and adding broader measurements such as heart health. The ...

The Lancet medical journal’s Diabetes & Endocrinology Commission last week proposed a new definition and method for diagnosing obesity, beyond simply looking at a person’s Body Mass Index (BMI), the ...