In recent years, defining features of different weight classes have moved beyond BMI (body mass index) to include a broader ...

Using the weight loss jab Wegovy may help reduce a person’s risk of heart attack or stroke, regardless of how much weight ...

If you're American, there's a chance you just became 'obese' overnight without actually gaining any weight - yes, really. As ...

Adding waist size to BMI raises U.S. obesity rates from 42.9% to 68.6%, according to a major JAMA Network Open study.

Body mass index (BMI) alone may not be enough to measure someone's risk of cardiometabolic disease, according to researchers ...

Two studies demonstrate that a large proportion of the population has visceral adiposity even at BMIs below the obesity ...

Studies have suggested that Wegovy directly boosts heart health, beyond just the benefits of losing weight, and now that has ...

Generally, losing inches is better than losing weight. Losing inches is a sign of losing body fat. If you’re losing inches off your waist and hips, you could be losing body fat from around your middle ...

Weight-loss jabs may benefit heart health and researchers found it is not just losing fat that helps, it may also reduce ...

A new study redefines obesity, revealing higher health risks for millions. The updated criteria include measures of body fat ...

Your waistline may say more about your current health than your BMI, according to new research. Now, we hate to be the bearer of bad news but: as our waistlines expand, so do the risks. And while ...