Comparatively, obesity rates in most European countries remain below 25 percent, with some nations, particularly in Southern ...
Tirzepatide is just as effective in reducing cardiovascular risk driven by central adiposity as that driven by general ...
A recent health assessment in Victoria County by the Texas A&M Center for Population Health and Aging found that 33.8% of adults in Victoria are considered obese.
When it comes to blood pressure, are you being misled and misread? One expert maintains that the blood pressure reading you get at the doctor’s office is far from a complete or completely accurate ...
Body mass index, or BMI, is computed by dividing your weight by your height (squared). It is generally used to help you determine your risk of having various types of health problems as you age. Being ...
Researchers found that teens with obesity ate more later in the day than their peers of healthy weight, and that their eating behaviors were strongly influenced by their internal body clock.
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 ...
People seeking medical procedures abroad should be wary of special offers or discounted rates because such offers “raise ...
Obesity is more than just a diet and exercise issue; it's deeply intertwined with psychological and social factors. Experts ...
People with pockets of fat hidden inside their muscles are at a higher risk of dying or being hospitalised from a heart attack or heart failure, regardless of their body mass index, according to ...
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.