A group of 58 researchers is calling for a new, better way to measure obesity and excess body fat that goes beyond BMI. Here's what they recommend using instead.

The conversation surrounding health care reform has intensified in recent years, revealing deep divides in how we view personal responsibility, government intervention and public health ...

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

As many as 40% of Americans are obese, putting them at an increased risk for high blood pressure, diabetes, stroke, heart disease and certain cancers, according to the CDC. New research from the ...

According to the CDC, frequent consumption of sugary drinks is linked to adverse health outcomes that include obesity, type 2 ...