"My doctor labelled me as 'overweight' and borderline 'obese.' The doctor barely looked at me before making that assessment," ...

Adolescent BMI amplifies genetic risk for high blood pressure, with sex-specific differences in how BMI modifies SBP ...

Proper nutrition during pregnancy is essential for maternal health and fetal development. Weight gain recommendations vary ...

Greater body mass index from early adulthood to midlife is associated with better midlife cognition, particularly among US men and Black adults.

The obesity diagnosis has always been controversial. Now, a new clinical definition is raising even more questions.

Objective This study aimed to identify body mass index (BMI) growth trajectories from birth to 24 months of age and examine ...

A new study from Imperial College London suggests that how potatoes are cooked plays an important role in their effect on ...

Pooled data analysis shows that it is particularly effective in women and middle-aged or older adults. A pooled data analysis ...

Body mass index (BMI) was almost three times more likely to classify children as overweight than waist circumference-to-height ratio, according to a new study.

The burden of osteoarthritis (OA) is increasing among postmenopausal women, according to a study published online M ...