They pointed out that BMI can classify some people with a “normal” BMI, even when they have a high percentage of body fat. A ...

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 ...

Why is it so hard to stop at just one cookie? For many people, sweet foods like chocolate, pastries, and candy aren't just a ...

Blockbuster weight-loss shots like Ozempic, Wegovy and Victoza may have an unexpected side effect impacting as many as ...

A growing number of Americans are trying popular weight-loss drugs touted by celebrities, health care providers and others.

Serious concerns have emerged about falsified weight loss medicines circulating in the UK market, posing significant health risks to Britons. GP Dr Bhavini Shah warned that undeclared ingredients in ...

Obesity rates for Black children and adolescents are 22.4% in the decade before the pandemic and 35% in the 2 years after the ...

A brief research report evaluated obesity among U.S. children and adolescents from 2011 to August 2023 and compared changes ...

It causes elevated blood sugar levels, which, if unchecked ... “In my practice, as soon as a woman is identified as high-risk, due to BMI, family history, or previous GDM, we begin counselling on ...