A MUM has revealed the surprising side benefit of using skinny jabs – and it’s proved just as life-changing as shedding 7st.

The body mass index (BMI) chart helps determine obesity levels in both women and men. Healthcare providers also use it to determine whether their patients are at a healthy weight. That said, some ...

Laura revealed in 2022 that she had to come to terms with the fact she may never have a family after being told by doctors she would need to lose around 14 stone.

Swallowing is something that most of us don't think twice about—until it becomes difficult. But what if counting how many times you can swallow in 30 seconds could help flag potential health concerns?

For generations, the pot belly in India has been more than just a physical attribute ~ it has been a symbol.

New research to be presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2025, Malaga, Spain, 11-14 May) shows that the internationally recognized body mass index (BMI) cut-off points greatly ...

Topline data were announced from a phase 3 trial evaluating setmelanotide for the treatment of acquired hypothalamic obesity.

For instance, gaining muscle while losing fat might leave your overall weight almost unchanged/FILEWhen you’ve been working hard on your weight loss journey, eating well, exercising regularly, and ...

Study finds a 50% rise in overweight and obesity among adolescents in England, increasing from 22% in 2008–2010 to 33% in ...

Nearly all U.S. adults with obesity as diagnosed by BMI also have an elevated waist circumference or excess body fat, ...

This means that smart scales can give you more insights into your health than Body Mass Index (BMI), a calculation that uses only your weight and height. "Having a BMI of 30 or above, for example ...