Study shows people with high body fat are 78% more likely to die and three times more likely to die from heart disease, ...

Also known as “BMI,” it is a calculated measure of a person's body weight divided by their height to determine obesity. BMI ...

Sarcopenic obesity, a hidden condition affecting people over 40, causes muscle loss and fat gain without major weight changes ...

The National Center for Health Statistics measured adults and children to see weight, height and other size trends ...

said BMI’s use as a “vital sign” of health isn’t supported by good evidence. “I’m a family physician, and on a regular basis, we’re faced with patients who have diabetes, heart disease, obesity and ...

Mounjaro offers up to 20% weight loss – but it’s not for everyone. Learn about eligibility, alternatives and why long-term ...

When a team of scientists led by a Washington State University researcher examined the way that more than 9,400 children grew ...

Obesity doesn’t just increase your risk of metabolic diseases it may also raise the risk of developing and progressing ...

Obesity, defined by a BMI over 30, significantly impacts dermatological health due to excess adipose tissue's endocrine ...

BMI or Body Mass Index is a tool that health care providers use to screen for medical conditions or health problems. The BMI ...

Obesity significantly raises women’s risk of several cancers, including breast, endometrial and ovarian types. With obesity ...

The results showed that just 1 in 10 adults with overweight or obesity lost 5% or more of their weight in a given year. This ...