Carrying excess weight can affect more than just your appearance; it can impact nearly every part of your body, from your heart and lungs to your liver, kidneys, and joints. According to the National ...

People who were overweight as children but achieve a normal weight by young adulthood appear to have a long-term risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) similar to what’s seen in people who were never ...

The British Heart Foundation has identified specific waist measurements that may indicate increased health risks ...

Women carrying excess body fat face a significantly higher risk of developing breast cancer after menopause, new research has revealed. The risk climbs even higher for women who also suffer from heart ...

Medical expenditures were higher among individuals with a body mass index (BMI) outside the “healthy weight” range, reflecting the broader health burden associated with both low and high BMI, ...

A new study suggests that boys who become overweight in their early teens risk damaging the genes of their future children, increasing their chances of developing asthma, obesity and low lung function ...

Childhood obesity is growing fast in India as poor diet and sedentary habits increase risks like depression and fatty liver.

Experts have estimated the exact waist size which could mean you are at greater risk for a number of health issues. Having a large belly could mean you are vulnerable to heart disease and diabetes, ...