Obesity

LIFESTYLE 6 days ago

Reddit user who refuses to help 'obese cousin' at wedding is not wrong, therapist insists

A Reddit user who refuses to push an obese cousin around at an outdoor wedding due to the cousin's large size did not do anything wrong, a therapist told Fox News Digital.

HEALTH June 26

California doctor reveals the 10 big ‘lies’ the medical community is telling patients

A California doctor wants people to know that the medical community doesn’t always tell patients the truth. Dr. Robert Lufkin shares an excerpt from his book, "Lies I Taught in Medical School."

HEALTH June 23

8 top health stories of the past week that you need to know now

As you prepare for the week ahead, check out some of the top recent stories in Health that you may have missed, or have been meaning to check out — here are 8 of the most impactful stories.

HEALTH June 22

New study suggests ditching BMI for 'roundness'-based system

A recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association suggests that a body roundness index (BRI) may be a better measuring tool than body mass index (BMI).

HEALTH June 20

Kids with obesity need ‘behavioral counseling,’ task force recommends: 'Call to action'

Young people with obesity should receive intensive behavioral counseling, according to the US Preventive Services Task Force. Dr. Brett Osborn weighs in on the recommendation.

HEALTH June 14

Major health organization makes startling heart disease prediction: ‘Near-perfect storm’

A new report from the American Heart Association predicts that at least six in 10 U.S. adults could experience cardiovascular disease within the next 30 years. Learn more about the risk factors.

HEALTH May 17

Feeling hungrier than usual? Your sleep schedule could be the culprit, an expert says

Not sleeping enough could cause your appetite to spike, experts say. A nutritional biologist discusses how poor quality of sleep could be making you hungry, and how to break the cycle.

HEALTH April 29

Cancer trends revealed, including most common types of the disease and biggest risk factors

USAFacts, a Washington-based nonprofit that compiles and reports on government data, took a deep dive into the latest cancer data to identify trends. Here are the key findings.

MEDICAL RESEARCH April 25

UCLA med school's mandatory 'Structural Racism and Health Equity' course teaches weight loss is 'useless'

The Washington Free Beacon published a report that detailed a syllabus and required reading for the school’s "Structural Racism and Health Equity" class.

HEALTH April 17

Lack of sleep could be a factor in a 'silent epidemic,' experts warn

Lack of sleep can lead to what some experts call the “silent epidemic" — a little-known condition called non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Here's what experts want you to know.