A new research study shows that rates for smoking, obesity and chronic conditions such as heart disease are comparatively higher in rural areas, leading to shorter life expectancy.

Experts say the figures illustrate the root cause of the West's spiralling obesity crisis. Two-thirds of Brits and nearly ...

According to World Population Review, the overall percentage of obese adults in the United States of America is 36.2%. Indeed ...

Many U.S. adults believe the federal government is overspending. But polling also shows many Americans, including Republicans ...

To maintain a healthy heart, researchers say people should focus on diet and exercise, limit alcohol, manage stress, get ...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confirmed as President Trump’s secretary of Health and Human Services early Thursday, capping a ...

The GOP-controlled Senate voted Thursday to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a longtime anti-vaccine activist, to lead the country’s most powerful health care agency.  Kennedy was confirmed as the ...

Allowing such medications as options could lead to significant savings from improved health, writes Kelley Koch.

If the CMS rule to cover obesity medications is finalized, coverage will increase by other insurers, experts predicted. HHS ...

More and more Americans are turning to GLP-1 injections to lose weight. FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas spoke to an Austin physician to discuss.

A study found that typical cholesterol exams could be missing an important indicator of heart disease risk in certain people.