Americans may now be classified as obese, according to a new study authored by Harvard Medical School researchers ...

A new definition of obesity endorsed by 76 health organizations could dramatically increase the number of Americans considered obese, researchers said.

The topic of migration often involves technical words and phrases whose meaning can seem unclear or be open to misinterpretation, such as the difference between a migrant and an asylum seeker, or the ...

It can be confusing to navigate the world of health insurance. However, understanding some common terms can help. The following list is a glossary of some commonly used health insurance terms. It is ...

Over the past few decades, we have all collectively gotten worse at reading. Is our ever-increasing screen time part of the problem? Or could new technology actually help us raise better readers?

Taking full advantage of the stock market and investing with confidence are common goals for new and old investors alike. Achieving those goals is made easier with the Zacks Style Scores, a unique set ...

Underlying heart conditions can be the reason for having an enlarged heart. Cardiologist Dr Dmitry Yaranov reveals more details, including methods of detection. While having a ‘big heart’ is often ...

The new face of the military will be one without facial hair, even if that means enduring painful razor bumps. Service members who require a medical shaving waiver for more than one year must be ...

Not long after my arrival, though, everything changed. Pageviews were declining for Merriam-Webster.com, the company’s free, ad-driven revenue engine: Tweaks to Google’s algorithms had punished ...

What is Long COVID? Despite hundreds of published studies and millions affected worldwide, the medical field still lacks a clear answer. New research from UCLA finds that the definition of Long COVID ...