The scientists said some of these newly discovered cells appear to regulate inflammation, blood vessel formation, extracellular protein deposition, and fibrosis.

The waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) is gaining traction as a superior indicator of health risks, particularly heart disease.

The researchers argue that body fat percentage should replace BMI as the standard measure of obesity and overall health.

A promising 'phage cocktail' may become the basis for future therapies for other disorders affected by gut microbes, including obesity, diabetes and perhaps even cancer.

The discovery is expected to pave the way for revolutionary treatments for obesity.

Children born from obese mothers can suffer a host of health problems, including neuropsychiatric issues such as autism.

A Bar-Ilan University professor is presenting her study, which was successful in reducing child obesity in the city of Leeds, to the British Parliament.

Researchers at Israel’s Bar-Ilan University are developing gold nano-rods to help identify and treat blocked arteries, and scientists at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have destroyed the HIV virus using peptides containing multiple copies of the virus’ DNA.

Scientists at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have discovered how the brain compensates for the loss of one of the senses (e.g. sight) by improving another (e.g. hearing), and Israeli startups BioGaming and Motorika use virtual-reality and robotics technology to introduce fun into physical therapy exercises.