The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is in Northeast Florida, teaming up with locals for a national health survey designed to improve medical recommendations.

Researchers projected that adult obesity rates in the U.S. will rise to 47% in the next decade. Multifactorial strategies ...

The prevalence of obesity in the United States is projected to increase to 126 million by 2035, according to a new study published in JAMA.The prevalence is expected to vary widely by demographics.

The AAP’s updated vaccine guidance marks a significant break in decades of collaboration with the CDC. Here’s what you need to know. The CDC now recommends hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and meningococcal ...

A substantial proportion of U.S. children aged 6–17 with overweight or obesity exhibit borderline or abnormal cardiometabolic risk markers, including dyslipidemia, diabetes, and non-alcoholic ...

Higher BMI is linked to worse PROMIS profiles and increased opioid use among patients seeking spine care, despite similar pain intensity across BMIs.

About half (53%) of Americans say they hear or read about Ozempic, Wegovy and similar drugs extremely or very often.

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

This article was reviewed by Darragh O’Carroll, MD. Key Takeaways: Many men’s health issues are either entirely preventable ...

Coverage rates for key vaccines dropping below 85% to 90% may cause a rise in vaccine-preventable disease (VPD) outbreaks in ...