Columnist Teri Sforza writes that childhood obesity in California is on the rise, state data shows. Free school meals have ...

If you’re looking to embrace a healthier lifestyle this year, you can become more vigilant by reducing your intake of ultra-processed foods.

As the body of research expands on the potential of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists to address various health ...

Randomized, placebo-controlled trial finds that low-dose semaglutide reduces amount of alcohol consumption, alcohol cravings, and heavy drinking days. Reductions in cigarettes per day were also seen.

There are no studies documenting the percentage of doctors taking the drugs. But physicians “are a good litmus test for drugs ...

A meta-analysis revealed that exercise interventions effectively reduced blood pressure levels in children and adolescents with overweight or obesity, with notable effects seen in girls.

Dr. Gitanjali Srivastava, the medical director of obesity medicine at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, said obesity ...

Since 2020/21, more than 4,000 youngsters, some still nursery age, have been referred by NHS Scotland health boards for ...

In its current form, SNAP operates as a de facto subsidy program that props up some of the unhealthiest parts of the food ...

Beyond immediate academic impacts, regular high-sugar breakfasts can affect children’s long-term development. Chronic sugar ...

Cost is a major obstacle for many. The drugs can be expensive without insurance, with out-of-pocket expenses reaching ...