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A new study suggests that the DNA some modern Japanese people have inherited from ancient hunter-gatherers may increase BMI.

A 26-year-old man was convicted of deliberately gaining weight to avoid military service. The court ruled both had acted ...

Individuals categorized as fit, even if overweight or obese, did not exhibit a notable rise in cardiovascular disease or ...

A South Korean man has been convicted of evading compulsory military service by eating so much he became too obese to fight.

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As rates of obesity, as defined by body mass index (BMI), continue to climb in the United States, so have efforts to lose weight, including a new era of weight-loss drugs. Yet a new systematic review ...

It’s best to cook at home whenever possible, Saphier said. Studies have shown that people who cook at home tend to have lower body mass index (BMI) and better overall health. It’s best to cook at home ...

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Whole milk intake is associated with lower body weight, BMI, and obesity risk in U.S. adults. This study challenges ...

A collection of studies presented at a recent American Heart Association (AHA) conference has confirmed the heart health benefits provided by the new anti-obesity drugs, semaglutide and tirzepatide, ...