People of normal weight may also be at risk of diabetes and similar diseases. A study from the University of Gothenburg ...

A study found that Americans today are less likely to recognize overweight status than they were in previous decades, ...

A critical look at metabolically healthy obesity and metabolically unhealthy normal weight—and what they mean for ...

Elizabeth Cooney is a cardiovascular disease reporter at STAT, covering heart, stroke, and metabolic conditions. You can reach Liz on Signal at LizC.22. The body mass index is not going away, a new ...

The body mass index (BMI) chart helps determine obesity levels in both women and men. Healthcare providers also use it to ...

Scientists may have found a new way to spot early signs of obesity, which could lead to novel prevention strategies. A study ...

Is obesity a disease or a risk factor for disease? In medical circles – and outside of them – the question is contentious, with supporters on either side. In a newly published report, the Global ...

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Background We investigated the prevalence, temporal trends and associated factors of overweight and obesity among adults in ...

If you've ever stood on a scale at the doctor's office only to be told your health status based on a single number, you're ...