Popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy pose serious risks to the health of children and adolescents, warn experts.

Body mass index is a quick way to find out if you're at a healthy weight, but one expert says it doesn't offer a full picture of health.

Unless Americans modify three things—smoking, drinking, and obesity—fatal coronary heart disease may rise after decades of decline.

"The first step is getting the message out there that you can refuse being weighed. Most people don't know," says Virginia Ramseyer Winter.

Some researchers assert that the body responds to exercise by burning fewer calories when you’re not working out. Regardless of its effects on weight loss, exercise provides many health benefits.

Childhood obesity is a major public health issue in the US. A new study shows racial discrimination may be a factor.

Many processed foods strip carbs of their natural fibers. Eating foods with an ideal total carbohydrate-to-fiber ratio can help with weight management and improve overall health.

Overreliance on BMI as a measure of weight and health has deepened inequities and led to inaccuracies and overgeneralizations.

New research reveals links between prenatal exposure to "forever chemicals" and slightly higher body mass indices in children.

Anti-obesity medications are becoming the go-to treatment for weight loss. But drugs alone may not provide the same benefits as lifestyle choices like exercise and a healthy diet.