Researchers urge doctors to use overall body fat composition, rather than body mass index, to more accurately determine patients' health risks

Bacteria living in our digestive tracts remain hungry for critical nutrients missing in the American diet

Responding to abolition of tariff on sweetened soft drinks, global scholars also argue move 'seriously tarnishes Israel's international standing' in medical community

Researchers say study based on 66,790 soldiers should prompt vigilance, shape policy; low or high BMI can be tied to socioeconomic status, which may also impact dental health

Specialists say ‘science is clear’ on sweetened drinks, urge rethink; Israeli scholar claims canceling tax is ‘an act of public health malpractice and an outrage’

Fat Torah organization aims to end weight stigmas and fatphobia by 'connecting with sacred text, tradition, and spirituality that fosters body liberation for people of all sizes'

Family of Idan Ohayon, who had hundreds of thousands of social media followers says cause of his sudden death was health-related, without elaborating

Iraqi actress Enas Taleb sues UK magazine for defamation, as controversial piece renews discussion of body image, Western beauty standards in conservative societies

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Virus seems to affect obese populations more severely, while excess weight makes treatment harder, say researchers