Adobe stock/HealthDay A mom's health and lifestyle choices can affect her kids' risk of obesity as adults, a new study says. Specifically, a child is three to four times more likely to become an ...

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For decades, doctors have used two numbers to determine whether a person has obesity: their weight divided by their height. The calculation, known as body mass index (BMI), has the benefit of ...

Australia's exposure to extreme heat continues to grow while the country has emerged as a global hotspot for climate change ...

Obesity and stress could magnify the risk of one of the most aggressive types of cancer, a new study suggests. Researchers at University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) found that stress-related ...

The obesity rate for third grade students decreased from 27.5% to 24.1% over the past year. The report also shows obesity rates in boys is 6.5% higher than girls. Story continues below ...

Image: iStock The study’s chief author, Dr Alicja Cicha-Mikolajczyk reportedly said, “The attitude of society towards men living with obesity is different – they are treated more favourably ...

Australia is still a "landlord's market" with new maps showing how dire the situation is for renters, including this for a couple on the age pension. · Getty/Supplied House rents are growing at their ...

Many things lead to the complex health condition called clinical obesity. Although the exact cause remains unknown, many factors can contribute to it. It's not just excess adiposity (too much body ...

A pivot from fossil fuels to clean energy technologies by 2060 would improve energy security and reduce trade risks for most ...

A recent study from Australia suggests that a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and healthy fats while limiting sugar and alcohol may help reduce the risk of colon cancer. Obesity and ...