Having different chronotypes, or being more active in the morning vs. afternoon, may play an important role in preserving muscle mass and strength, and metabolic health, according to a new study.

Even now, as the crisis worsens with the new definition of obesity, the reflex is to reach for prescription drugs to “solve” ...

Dr. Crystal Azu, a Cardiologist and American Heart Association Volunteer, spoke with Brittany Kyles about the importance of self-care, stress management, and knowing key health ...

Over the next decade, obesity rates across the nation could surge to close to half of U.S. adults, a new study published in ...

This story discusses eating disorders. If you or someone you know is at risk for an eating disorder, the National Eating ...

Excess body weight appears to be a direct cause of vascular dementia, with the damage largely driven by high blood pressure.

ST. LOUIS –Cardiovascular disease is the No. 1 killer of women. Nearly 45% of women over age 20 are living with some form of ...

Waist-to-height ratio outperforms BMI in predicting heart disease risk, particularly among people who are not classified as ...

Up to four in ten cancer cases worldwide could be prevented, according to a new global analysis from the World Health Organization (WHO) and its International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). The ...

Pregnancy is, biologically speaking, a state of controlled upheaval. The immune system recalibrates. Blood volume surges. And ...

New research suggests obesity-linked brain risks depend more on where fat is stored than body weight alone. Doctors warn that ...

High intensity interval training (HIIT) may be the optimal exercise for reducing body fat while maintaining muscle mass in older adults, according to new research led by UniSC academics.