For years, we’ve been told that BMI is the final word on whether or not someone can be deemed a healthy weight for their ...

A new study finds that higher intake of ultra-processed foods is associated with greater body mass index (BMI). The findings ...

Central obesity demonstrated a stronger association with colorectal cancer risk than general obesity measured using body mass index, according to a large UK cohort study.

A multicenter examination of data demonstrates that for patients with a body mass index at or above 70 kg/m2 metabolic and bariatric surgery is a potent intervention.

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Individuals categorized as fit, even if overweight or obese, did not exhibit a notable rise in cardiovascular disease or ...

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The loss of bone mineral density and bone mass is called osteoporosis, a disease that affects an estimated 10 million ...

GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) have the potential to negatively impact muscle mass because they can cause substantial ...

Celebrity tweets about obesity and weight loss attract far more positive engagement than those from medical authorities, ...

Chief Medical Officer at Central DuPage Hospital Dr. Tom Moran joins Bob Sirott to talk about some risks that come with ...