The novel metabolic predictor emphasizes central adiposity, while integrating metabolites and other measures of metabolic ...

A recent poll highlights how the pursuit of weight loss has quietly become a costly, long-term financial burden for many Americans.

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Vicky struggled with her weight as she comfort ate while working as a nurse during the Covid-19 pandemic but now she is ...

Body mass index is widely used to assess the human body’s obesity, health, fitness, eligibility as a surgical candidate or ...

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Elevated body mass index (BMI) and physical inactivity are metabolic drivers of hypertension-related chronic kidney disease (HT-CKD), with elevated BMI exerting a greater impact, according to a study ...

Children should not be denied help in treating eating disorders on the basis of their body mass index (BMI), the NHS says.

Menopause shifts body composition towards lower lean mass and higher central fat, with changes being most pronounced in women ...

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A critical look at metabolically healthy obesity and metabolically unhealthy normal weight—and what they mean for evidence-based, weight-inclusive care.

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