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

The "skinny chic" trend has resurfaced, sparking alarm over body image issues and hidden risks of disordered eating.

Wondering how you can boost your brain health? A new study has found that sticking to one popular diet can help maintain a ...

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 ...

Guernsey's maternity services are facing fresh challenges as more islanders give birth later in life, experts say. In a new ...

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 ...

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 ...