The CDC’s incoming head, former Congressman Dave Weldon, a physician, has been commissioned by Trump to “ focus on the ...
BMI is a widely used tool for assessing obesity, but it has limitations. It doesn't account for muscle mass, fat distribution or bone density. Experts suggest using it alongside other measures for ...
The percentage of U.S. adults with obesity did not significantly rise from 2013 to 2023, though a small uptick in the rate of ...
Columnist Teri Sforza writes that childhood obesity in California is on the rise, state data shows. Free school meals have ...
Research has uncovered key differences in gene expression linked to inflammation, metabolism and cardioprotection. These findings could help inform the development of targeted therapies for ...
When it comes to achieving healthy body weight, some men might look to what’s average and use that as their goal. For ...
Congressman Keith Self introduced the FIZZ-NO Act, seeking to prevent the use of SNAP benefits for sugary soft drinks. What do some in the Coastal Bend think about it?
A new report from Universal Drugstore ranks Arkansas among the laziest states in the nation, citing high rates of physical ...
The Senate has confirmed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as President Donald Trump’s Health and Human Services secretary.
Long COVID can make life uncomfortable for COVID patients even years after they recover. And there's a common sleep disorder ...