Independent of one’s diet, having a higher BMI is consistently associated with poor performance on working memory tasks.

Adiposity demonstrated a causal relationship with only approximately half of gastrointestinal illnesses, including gallstone diseases.

A child's diet has the biggest impact on brain development during the first two years of life, when brain cells are growing ...

According to doctors and dietitians, BRI may essentially be the same inaccurate measure in different clothing.

Excess central adiposity (fat that’s carried in the midsection) regardless of weight, is the kind of fat that’s most strongly ...

A week of extreme cycling significantly decreased visceral adiposity in middle-aged cyclists, emphasizing the role of ...

Autism, ADHD and other behavioral conditions were found to be more likely in children born to overweight mothers.

Children born to mothers with obesity both before and during pregnancy have an increased risk of neuropsychiatric and ...

Children living in low-income areas with limited food access during early childhood are at greater risk for higher BMI and ...

To keep the heart at its healthiest best, it's important to watch what you eat and keep your weight under check.

On World Heart Day, experts highlight the importance of almonds for heart health and urge mindful dietary choices ...

By Dr. Liji Thomas, MD New research reveals that maternal obesity before and during pregnancy significantly increases the ...