Children - mainly girls - with a very high BMI (6.4% of the sample) had a greater risk of body dysmorphia and eating ...

It’s important to help our kids maintain a healthy weight. But sometimes well-intentioned interventions can cause more harm ...

The RESPOND trial adapted to COVID-19 disruptions by shifting to a cluster-parallel randomized design, enabling analysis ...

New research finds that taking a daily vitamin D supplement may help lower blood pressure, especially for older adults with ...

An age-equivalent benefit is found for vigorous exercise, after considering sitting time, according to a study recent ...

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Unlike BMI, which merely considers weight and height, BRI digs deeper by looking at how fat is distributed across the body ...

Older adults with calcium and magnesium deficiencies also had poorer cognitive performance compared to peers with adequate micronutrient levels, a recent study has found.

SAN ANTONIO -- Research presented at the ObesityWeek annual meeting included studies on rationing of prescription medications ...

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 ...

Childhood body mass index (BMI) is associated with lung health later in life, according to a study published online Oct. 28 ...