You know how taking a walk isn’t just good for your muscles and heart? Moving by foot also reduces stress and helps you sleep. Better sleep, in turn, is good for your heart and mood. But in order to ...

Planetary health is a recent term that is premised on the notion that human wellbeing in the long term is dependent on the wellbeing of the earth including living and nonliving systems. Formally, ...

A new study in JAMA Network Open redefines obesity, suggesting nearly 70% of U.S. adults may now fall under this category—up from 42%. The updated criteria consider BMI, waist size, and fat ...

A new definition of obesity endorsed by 76 health organizations could dramatically increase the number of Americans considered obese, researchers said.