SOLNA, Sweden — Whether it’s being too skinny or being overweight as a child, a new study finds an unhealthy body mass index ...

When you visit a doctor, one of the first steps is a stop at the triage, where your weight and height are measured, and your ...

The term BMI was first used in the mid-19th century, although the acronym wasn't officially coined until 1972 when ...

Research shows work-related stress negatively affects cardiovascular health, with implications for health behaviors and ...

Analysis of the data by gender showed that, compared to men, women generally showed lower BMI, higher adherence to the Mediterranean diet, lower propensity to consume alcohol, poorer mental health, ...

People with central obesity (CO), characterized by excess fat around the abdomen, are at a greater risk for pelvic organ prolapse (POP), particularly those who are younger than 60 years or without a ...

Pregnant women with obesity face an increased risk of complications, including the need for a cesarean section, which carries its own set of risks. A University of Oklahoma physician-researcher ...

However, there are several ways that obesity can lead to hypertension. One study that followed a group of obese women for 14 years revealed that BMI was the most substantial risk factor for developing ...

Metabolic syndrome and its individuals components may contribute to the progression of knee OA among both men and women, largely due to high BMI.

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and obesity are at a higher risk of giving birth to smaller babies in terms of birth weight, length, and head circumference, according to a recent study ...

MIS-TLIF utilized more and offers benefits such as less postoperative pain/shorter hospital stay/faster recovery.

Losing weight for people who are in the “overweight” category has very little benefit when it comes to improving health.