A study found that Americans today are less likely to recognize overweight status than they were in previous decades, suggesting that social norms around body size have shifted. This normalization can ...

Weight fluctuation happens daily, week to week, or month to month. Learn about causes and when to see a healthcare provider about weight changes.

The average American woman weighs about 170 pounds and stands about 5 feet, 4 inches tall. But it's important to remember that these averages are mathematical calculations. They don't represent what's ...

Last year, my wife started training for the New York City marathon. I couldn’t exactly be ordering in Taco Bell while she was ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - New evidence suggests older adults with a healthy weight but high percentage of body fat are at increased risk of heart-related diseases and death. Looking at data on 1,528 ...