Body weight and body mass index alone are not enough to predict whether someone will develop a metabolic disease. A new atlas of cells in fat tissue could help to explain why some overweight people ...

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A sleep expert details why you wake up groggy from a nap and how to make the most of your snack-sized slumber.

As many as 40% of Americans are obese, putting them at an increased risk for high blood pressure, diabetes, stroke, heart disease and certain cancers, according to the CDC. New research from the ...

If it would be nice to trim your waistline this season, research suggests you exercise during these particular hours.

True/False Film Fest's slate includes 30 new feature films, 24 short films and two repertory titles. Here's a full list of ...

Central obesity measures of waist circumference and waist-to-hip ratio appear to be more accurate and consistent indicators of colorectal cancer incidence compared with BMI, according to a study ...