New research actually reports that there's no increase in mortality rates among overweight individuals.

IBD results in chronic inflammation of the intestines and includes illnesses such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.

Researchers linked lower birth weight to a unique manifestation of the blood sugar disorder characterized by an earlier diagnosis and a lack of obesity.

According to the findings, individuals with elevated levels of the stress hormones cortisol and cortisone are twice as likely to experience a cardiovascular event.

A new study suggests that living in a safer neighborhood can have a greater impact on weight loss than how close your home is to a gym or grocery store.

Researchers found that visiting green spaces helped city dwellers to lower their use of medications for depression, anxiety, insomnia, high blood pressure, and asthma.