Researchers at UVA Health are taking a closer look at an often overlooked risk factor for heart disease: the fat surrounding your heart.

UVA Health scientists have developed a new, noninvasive way to assess heart health using MRI technology. A few scientists spearheading this latest development say it could lead to better outcomes for ...

Reaching for a diet soda or artificially sweetened snack to lose weight or to enjoy a few more treats? A growing number of scientists believe that’s not a good idea. After studies found no long-term ...

BROWNSVILLE — It was an unusually cold Saturday morning in the Rio Grande Valley but that didn't stop hundreds of people from forming a line that wound throughout the south side of the Brownsville ...

Intramuscular fat, contained within muscle tissue, increases the risk of serious heart disease, regardless of other risk factors, a new study suggests.

On the latest episode of her podcast, Oprah Winfrey opened up about how her opinion of “thin people” changed after she was able to lose weight herself with the help of weight loss medications.

A heated studio makes hot yoga different from traditional classes. Some classes have a fan going. Learn what to wear and if it’s safe for your health.

Overweight scores continue from 25-30. And over 30 is obese. Quetelet merely used this early calculation as a descriptor. He did not make any medical proclamations. The Quetelet Index became ...

If you’ve been diagnosed with major depressive disorder, seasonal affective depression or any other type of depression, your ...

A major new study has revealed a long list of benefits and some little-known risks of Ozempic and other GLP-1 medications.

GLP-1 medications linked to a lower risk of dementia and addiction but higher risk of kidney, pancreatic, and ...

Popular GLP-1 medications approved for weight loss, diabetes, and heart disease may have untapped potential to treat ...