New research exposes critical flaws in BMI measurements, as medical experts advocate for more accurate and inclusive methods ...
Researchers concluded that aerobic fitness was more important than body mass index (BMI) when looking at long-term health, ...
A global commission of 56 medical experts is calling for redefining obesity, emphasizing more comprehensive methods than BMI, ...
A global group of experts has suggested a new approach to diagnosing and treating obesity that does not rely solely on the ...
The average American woman weighs about 170 pounds and stands about 5 feet, 4 inches tall. But it’s important to remember ...
Women with a waist size over 35 inches and men with a waist larger than 40 inches are at higher risk of developing metabolic diseases, she said. What if your doctor only looks at BMI? Some doctors ...
Athletes and people who are very fit, like Kelce and Gyllenhaal, may have a higher BMI because muscle typically weighs more than fat. But that doesn't make them unhealthy. Women's rugby player ...
Gestational diabetes led to an increased risk for asthma exacerbations during pregnancy among a cohort of women with ...
Surgeons are collaborating with obesity medicine physicians, turning to GLP-1s to help high BMI patients qualify for surgery.
More than a billion people are estimated to be living with obesity worldwide and prescription weight-loss drugs are in high ...