A new definition of obesity endorsed by 76 health organizations could dramatically increase the number of Americans ...

The proposed new definition of obesity incorporates body mass index (BMI) with other measurements like waist circumference.

Illustration of the human body defending against invading antigens — a visual metaphor for health as the ability to detect, respond, and recover rapidly from stressors. Chart comparing antibody ...

Dramatic increase in American adults who meet a new definition of obesity: ‘This is astounding’ - Obesity linked to more than ...

The concept of meaning in life encompasses an individual’s sense of purpose, coherence and significance, and it is increasingly recognised as integral to mental health. Contemporary research ...

"With potentially 70% of the adult population now considered to have excess fat, we need to better understand what treatment ...

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Design by Emily Schwartz. The phrase “health is wealth” has become relatively universal, to the ...

The prevalence of obesity increased by over 20% under the new classification. The post MGB study indicates dramatic increase ...

Murray is a Forbes news reporter covering entertainment trends. “Intrusive thoughts” has become a TikTok catchphrase for people describing random—sometimes fun or quirky—impulses, but the actual ...

This article is the latest in the Health Affairs Forefront featured topic, “Health Policy at a Crossroads,” produced with the support of the Commonwealth Fund and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.