New research reveals that excess weight is linked to an especially high risk of developing breast cancer in postmenopausal ...

Excess weight may increase the risk of developing breast cancer among postmenopausal women with cardiovascular disease, ...

Women with higher levels of body fat sometimes struggle to conceive and can face greater health risks during pregnancy.

New research reveals that excess weight is linked to an especially high risk of developing breast cancer in postmenopausal women with cardiovascular disease. The findings are published by Wiley online ...

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

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Patients who undergo tummy tuck surgery may be in for more than just cosmetic changes — a new study shows they often keep losing weight for years after the procedure. Researchers followed 188 patients ...

BMI, or body mass index, is an outdated measurement that fails to properly identify health risks, according to a new study.

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.

BMI has long been used as a standard measure of obesity, endorsed by the United States Centers for Disease Control and ...

A new study reports that measurements that detect body fat are a more accurate predictor of mortality risk than body mass ...

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