More than 40% of U.S. adults are considered obese. That's according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But doctors and health experts say there are different types of fat. Some are ...

A renowned physician-scientist says treatment is not one-size-fits-all.

Body types influence metabolism, weight gain and loss abilities, and health risks. The three main body types are endomorph, mesomorph, and ectomorph. Your body type can play a factor in the exercises ...

Calculating your ideal body weight (IBW) can help you gain some insight into your possible risk for weight-related health conditions. However, this tool doesn’t always provide an accurate assessment.

How Does Zepbound Reduce Weight? Tirzepatide works by activating two proteins called glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) which belong to a group of ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. When it comes to achieving a healthy body weight, some men ...