A new study suggests that the DNA some modern Japanese people have inherited from ancient hunter-gatherers may increase BMI.

Individuals categorized as fit, even if overweight or obese, did not exhibit a notable rise in cardiovascular disease or ...

A South Korean man has been convicted of evading compulsory military service by eating so much he became too obese to fight.

Forget everything you thought you knew about weight and health. Scientists say that being "fit" at any weight is more ...

For decades, body mass index (BMI) has been the go-to metric for dietitians and nutritionists to determine appropriate meal plans and weight-loss strategies. However, a new metric, the body roundness ...

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In 2023, the American Medical Association acknowledged that BMI is an “imperfect way to measure body fat.” And an English study from 2021, with a more diverse data set, found that current BMI ...

As rates of obesity, as defined by body mass index (BMI), continue to climb in the United States, so have efforts to lose weight, including a new era of weight-loss drugs. Yet a new systematic review ...

Nearly one in four adults in Colorado (24.9%) are reported to be obese, according to the CDC. In 1990, none of the 45 ...

It’s best to cook at home whenever possible, Saphier said. Studies have shown that people who cook at home tend to have lower body mass index (BMI) and better overall health. It’s best to cook at home ...

A collection of studies presented at a recent American Heart Association (AHA) conference has confirmed the heart health benefits provided by the new anti-obesity drugs, semaglutide and tirzepatide, ...

Whole milk intake is associated with lower body weight, BMI, and obesity risk in U.S. adults. This study challenges ...