A new analysis finds that the heart-protecting benefits of semaglutide are largely independent of its weight loss effects.
According to new research, a thick neck can be an accurate predictor of cardiovascular risk, as well as indicate type 2 ...
Once-weekly semaglutide 2.4 mg conferred a greater reduction in major adverse cardiovascular events than placebo, regardless ...
Researchers at Mass General Brigham examined a new way to define obesity that goes beyond BMI by also considering how body fat is distributed. Obesity rates in the United States may increase dramatica ...
Implementation of a new definition of obesity yields a substantial increase in the prevalence of obesity, according to a study.
In recent years, defining features of different weight classes have moved beyond BMI (body mass index) to include a broader ...
Two studies demonstrate that a large proportion of the population has visceral adiposity even at BMIs below the obesity ...
Body mass index (BMI) alone may not be enough to measure someone's risk of cardiometabolic disease, according to researchers ...
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 ...
A new study redefines obesity, revealing higher health risks for millions. The updated criteria include measures of body fat ...
Adding waist size to BMI raises U.S. obesity rates from 42.9% to 68.6%, according to a major JAMA Network Open study.