Obesity is now understood as a condition that affects the functions of organs and tissues, leading to complications such as ...

Medically reviewed by Aviv Joshua, MS Carbohydrates are a type of macronutrient—a nutrient your body needs in large amounts.

A group of global experts is proposing a new way to define and diagnose obesity, reducing the emphasis on the controversial ...

The 15 drugs selected for negotiation are prescribed to 5.3 million Medicare beneficiaries to treat conditions ranging from ...

There are some who think it promotes unhealthy lifestyles and encourages obesity, but those who support the movement say it’s all about self-acceptance and not letting your physical appearance ...

With global spending on prescription drugs increasing by 6% annually since 2019, it’s no surprise that the biopharmaceuticals industry is growing—and it’s expected to keep growing, with a ...

The Public Health Agency of Canada is part of the federal health portfolio. Our activities focus on protecting against threats to public health, preventing and reducing diseases and injury, and ...