Childhood BMI trends — specifically moderate BMI and high BMI variability — were associated with high cortisol concentrations at 17 years of age.

Many adolescents and young women gain weight in the years after breast reduction surgery—particularly those who were at a ...

Hers shares information about the average weight for women in the U.S., what women believe the ideal weight is, and the ...

New recommendations on how to define obesity would reduce the emphasis on body mass index and also take into account health ...

However, this classification system assumes that weight alone is a reliable indicator of health, disregarding important ...

A report published last week in “The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology” strives to redefine obesity. An international group convened to examine the longstanding concept and are recommending better ...

For years, medical experts have defined obesity primarily based on body mass index, which measures stored fat by calculating ...

Leading health experts challenge traditional BMI measurements and introduce a comprehensive new approach to diagnosing obesity, potentially affecting millions.

Consistent aerobics can significantly improve the well-being of people living with HIV, a new study has revealed.According to a study done by Dr Nicholas Mwebaze, a sports scientist, well-structured ...

Research suggests that being fit, regardless of weight, is more important for lowering the risk of death and heart disease ...

An international team of doctors proposed a new way to define obesity that's not based solely on BMI. Here's what they ...