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Overweight scores continue from 25-30. And over 30 is obese. Quetelet merely used this early calculation as a descriptor. He did not make any medical proclamations. The Quetelet Index became ...

As demand for weight-loss injections sold under brand names such as Ozempic and Wegovy continues to soar, a study has ...

The condition is better measured by looking at factors like inflammation, insulin resistance, and glucose tolerance, ...

The study revealed that weight-loss drugs significantly benefit neurological and behavioral health, including decreased risks ...

Obesity can put strain on the heart, resulting in an increased risk of conditions such as atrial fibrillation, or irregular ...

New Rule Seeks to Expand Medicare and Medicaid Coverage of Weight Loss Drugs. The Biden Administration has proposed a new ...

Learn about the connection between hidden heart fat and inflammation and blood vessel problems. Find out why this fat can ...

PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals" are found in manufacturing and consumer products and contaminate nearly half of U.S.

Findings from NIH study suggest early intervention may prevent adult obesity associated with heavier birthweight.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) identified 15 drugs it has selected for price negotiations with drug ...

Weight loss medications Ozempic and Wegovy, in particular, have been scrutinized for their high out-of-pocket costs.