Older women with larger waist circumference may be at a much greater risk of dying for any given BMI, according to ...

As per a prospective cohort study, waist circumference along with BMI modestly improves the prediction of which postmenopausal women are at a higher risk for premature death.

The most prevalent complications among newly identified people with obesity were hypertension, arthritis, diabetes, and ...

After menopause, individuals with cardiovascular disease and weight gain may face a higher risk of breast cancer, recent ...

The higher a person’s BMI, the higher their risk for complications after bariatric surgery, such as higher rates of emergency department visits and readmission.

Ozempic is an FDA-approved medication for people who have type 2 diabetes. It’s often prescribed “off-label” for weight loss ...

The study gives new insights into the risks associated with each BMI category and identifies the inflection point for increased risk of morbidity and mortality, which occurs when ...

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The higher a person’s BMI, the higher their risk for complications after bariatric surgery, such as higher rates of ED visits and readmissions.