BMI is a widely used tool for assessing obesity, but it has limitations. It doesn't account for muscle mass, fat distribution or bone density. Experts suggest using it alongside other measures for ...

The burden of obesity extends beyond its health effects. For example, a 2024 report estimated that obesity-related healthcare costs could reach $9.1 trillion over the next decade. Those living with ...

Higher BMI in early adulthood and midlife is linked to better memory performance, particularly in men and Black Americans, challenging traditional views on obesity and cognition.

European Union trade chief Maros Sefcovic said on Thursday that his top priority in trade talks with President Donald Trump's ...

Obesity significantly reduced the effectiveness of febuxostat-based urate-lowering therapy among men with gout, a recent ...

Obesity is more than just a diet and exercise issue; it's deeply intertwined with psychological and social factors. Experts ...

Body Mass Index cannot differentiate between muscle mass, fat and bone density. Doctors suggest other markers and scans to ...

A decades-long study of Danish conscripts finds that despite the rise in obesity, the inverse relationship between intelligence and BMI has remained unchanged.

Scientists mapped fat tissue differences in obese individuals, uncovering cell changes linked to metabolic disease risk and ...

As obesity rates rise across the U.S., a new study from UnitedHealthcare and the Health Action Council examines the financial ...

Children with overweight and obesity experienced notable improvements in health outcomes after participating in a lifestyle ...

Studies have shown that the obesity rate of children and teenagers in South Korea is consistently on the rise, and a new ...