Research suggests that a waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) measurement is a better indicator of obesity than body mass index (BMI), ...

Obesity is a complex progressive disease requiring early and chronic intervention to prevent adiposity-related health issues. The disease is not static, and patients with obesity may experience weight ...

Hepatic steatosis is promoted by factors such as obesity, insulin resistance, de novo lipogenesis, high-calorie diets, genetic factors, and gut microbiome dysbiosis. In contrast, VLDL export, and ...

Could the way doctors traditionally measure obesity allow a subset of people with obesity-related health risks to slip ...

Credit: Getty Images New meta-analysis data suggest that temporary intragastric devices significantly improve liver morphology and biochemical markers of hepatocellular injury. Metabolic ...

The rise of GLP-1 receptor agonists for weight loss has encouraged many patients of Sriram Machineni, MBBS, to try medication for obesity. But not quite in the way they might expect. Sriram Machineni, ...

Emerging evidence suggests that leptin, dysbiosis, and altered innate immunity may contribute to poor asthma control in ...

Obesity is a growing issue among the global population, including older adults. There are various health issues associated with obesity. However, you can manage it with lifestyle changes and treating ...