People with obesity with similar body mass index (BMI) measurements have differences in muscle and fat based on their age groups. This could mean that BMI isn’t the best tool for older adults, new ...

However, a new study has found that BMI has its challenges as being the sole measure of obesity. The study to be presented at ...

WalletHub released a new analysis ranking America's most overweight cities, based on obesity rates, health consequences and ...

New research presented at the Congress on Obesity reveals significant differences in body composition among people with ...

A higher BMI is consistently associated with longer operative times and increased complications across a wide range of ...

Body mass index (BMI) is key method for measuring a person's weight status, and defining if they have normal weight, ...

Wedded to weight gain? New research shows a shocking link between marriage and excess pounds. A team from the National ...

By 2050, over half of the adults and one third of the youth may be obese. Experts have called for urgent action to prevent ...

"My doctor labelled me as 'overweight' and borderline 'obese.' The doctor barely looked at me before making that assessment," ...

They’re expensive and aren’t a short-term fix, but Ozempic and Wegovy show great promise in regulating weight. | Opinion ...

Cervical disc replacement is a safe option across all obesity levels compared to anterior cervical discectomy and fusion, ...