Some patients are aiming to lower their BMIs in order to increase their fertility; others are aiming to manage BMI-related ...

A new University of Florida Health study shows that body mass index, or BMI — commonly used to measure obesity and health ...

Overweight and obesity are growing public health challenges in the Philippines. In just over two decades, the prevalence of overweight and obesity among Filipino adults has doubled, rising from 20% in ...

New body composition tests are replacing BMI as a more accurate way to assess health and fitness. Measuring muscle mass and ...

Costa Rica is facing a growing obesity crisis, with two-thirds of adults overweight or obese. A longtime expat reflects on ...

Abdominal fat mass index was strongly associated with obstructive sleep apnea risk across demographic subgroups, including racial and BMI categories.

The global prevalence of OA attributed to high BMI has steadily increased over the past 3 decades, particularly among women and in high-SDI regions.

A new algorithm enables smartwatch fitness trackers to more accurately monitor energy expenditure of people with obesity ...

A new study compares body mass index (BMI) with body fat percentage and finds the latter is far more reliable in predicting ...

(HealthDay News) — For adults with obesity and migraine, liraglutide reduces migraine burden, with reductions in mean monthly headache days and Migraine Disability Assessment (MIDAS) scores, according ...