The way the world defines obesity has been in need of an overhaul, according to some experts, and it could be coming soon ...

A commission proposed a new definition of obesity focused on how excess fat affects the body, rather than assessing body mass ...

A new report noted that body mass index does not provide a nuanced enough assessment of health as it relates to weight ...

BMI has long been considered a flawed measure that can over-diagnose or underdiagnose obesity, which is currently defined as ...

An international commission made the case for focusing on body fat quantity and the illnesses people experience.

EXCLUSIVE — Healthcare insurance plans could undergo ... according to legislative text first shared with the Washington Examiner. Specifically, the bill would increase annual contributions ...

Offering little nutritional value, but high calories, sugar-sweetened drinks are rapidly digested Regularly drinking the beverages leads to weight gain and other metabolic issues related to type 2 ...

Syra Health Corp. (SYRA), a healthcare technology company, on Tuesday announced that it has secured a new workforce contract with the Washington D.C. government valued at up to $1 million.

SEATTLE (AP)-- Great Osobor scored 20 points and grabbed 14 rebounds on Thursday night, freshman Vazoumana Diallo scored a season-high 18 and Washington beat No. 24 Maryland 75-69 for the Huskies ...

A common breakfast food that many of us add to our cereal each morning is associated with a lower BMI and could even boost your gut health. In fact, the full-fat version of Greek yoghurt is linked ...

SPOKANE, Wash. — Ringing in the new year means new laws in both Washington and Idaho. Three laws in particular regarding the healthcare industry will see an impact on both staff and patients in ...