A group of global experts is proposing a new way to define and diagnose obesity, reducing the emphasis on the controversial body mass index and hoping to better identify people who need treatment for ...

Those with a BMI of 30 or greater are considered obese. But they can reduce the risk of disease with regular exercise and ...

People who have moderate to severe obesity can qualify for bariatric surgery, which has been scientifically proven to help people shed weight.

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. An extra hour of sleep each night could help you shave 270 calories off your daily diet, new research has found. The research was ...