As per a prospective cohort study, waist circumference along with BMI modestly improves the prediction of which postmenopausal women are at a higher risk for premature death.

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

By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterTUESDAY, July 8, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Older women carrying excess weight have a ...

Older women with larger waist circumference may be at a much greater risk of dying for any given BMI, according to ...

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.

About 1 in 5 classified as overweight based on BMI alone considered to have obesity according to European society definition.

Globally, obesity is a growing public health crisis, affecting millions and leading to premature deaths. India faces a ...

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

The most prevalent complications among newly identified people with obesity were hypertension, arthritis, diabetes, and ...

A new study has found that your belly might reveal more about your brain health than your bathroom scales do, especially if ...

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

A WHO study shows postmenopausal women with excess weight and heart disease face a higher risk of breast cancer. Each 5 kg/m² ...