Hispanics born in the US have worse health outcomes than Hispanics in the US who were born in countries from which they emigrated.

Man-made chemical disrupt the activities of most human genes. What effect does this have on human health and how should regulators respond?

All too often the medical community 'fat-shames' patients trying to lose weight, when in fact obesity and overweight are complicated medical issues.

Patients with metabolic syndrome were at 3.4 times higher risk of death due to COVID-19 and five times more likely to go to the ICU.

Researchers have developed a synthetic lining that could deliver drugs in a sustained way to the small intestine, offering hope for those suffering from lactose intolerance, diabetes, and obesity.

Obesity increases susceptibility to H1N1 flu, a new study finds. It may help clarify why diseases like the flu and COVID-19 affect people differently.

New findings link maternal obesity and a higher risk of sepsis among newborn babies. The researchers suggest why, and a potential prevention strategy.

"...we believe it may be possible to control obesity and the complications of obesity by better regulating inflammation."