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

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.

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.

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

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

Medical experts, including sports physicians from Medilux, emphasize that BMI should never be treated as a target in ...

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

'Due to the rapid natural gas stockpile build and a looser fundamental outlook we have revised our 2025 Henry Hub annual average price forecast', BMI analysts said.

Read about a draft recommendation by NICE for people with long-term conditions to have their BMI recorded at least once a year.

Extreme BMIs—both high and low—are linked to irregular menstrual cycles and increased risk of anovulatory cycles, highlighting the importance of maintaining a normal BMI for reproductive health.

A person’s BMI is calculated by dividing his or her weight by the square of his or her height in feet.

Obesity won’t be solely defined by BMI under new plan for diagnosis by global experts January 21, 2025 at 4:00 a.m. by The Associated Press ...