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The U.S. always seems to be in competition with China—economically, technologically, militarily. But how do the two countries ...

Mandatory nutrition labels may unintentionally harm individuals with eating disorders, raising concerns for public health and ...

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Donald Trump continues to make waves in biopharma; Sage rejects Biogen’s unsolicited takeover offer; the obesity space sees ...

For years, medical experts have defined obesity primarily based on body mass index, which measures stored fat by calculating ...

These chemicals may also be linked to the widespread consumption of ultra-processed foods, like chips, candies, and sodas. Studies show that people who eat a lot of these foods tend to weigh more, and ...

Thriving communities start with holistic wellbeing, demanding global collaboration to combat obesity, stigma, and health inequities, writes Dr. Lipi Roy.

Under recommendations released Tuesday night, obesity would no longer be defined solely by BMI, a calculation of height and weight, but combined with other measurements, such as waist circumference, ...

Indeed, blood donation safety is a crucial issue worldwide. In response to this situation, the World Health Organization (WHO) has taken initiatives. Côte d’Ivoire has joined them; however, ...

BMI has been used as the standard method of diagnosing obesity for decades the world over, but the Lancet commission urges ... assumed parameters in absentia but examination of patient’s health in ...