New research published Tuesday concludes that the rising rate of extreme childhood obesity—well above the usual BMI ...

Obesity, which affects more than 40% of U.S. adults, is linked to a higher risk of 13 different cancers, according to the CDC ...

A comprehensive first-of-its-kind national study reveals that cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome (CKM) affects nearly 4 out of 5 American adults, highlighting a health concern that has grown ...

Wegovy® is indicated for chronic weight management in adults and adolescents (12+) with obesity or overweight and at least one related health condition. The once-weekly injectable supports weight loss ...

Being overweight or obese may lower all-cause mortality risks in non–cystic fibrosis (CF) bronchiectasis patients, while ...

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.

Dear J.H.: Metformin, a treatment for diabetes that works mostly by preventing the liver from making sugar, isn't new and has ...

I am a 75-year-old woman who isn’t prediabetic or diabetic. My BMI is 31.2. My doctor has prescribed a trial of metformin for ...

Recent research found that BMI is not a good predictor of mortality, adding to a growing body of evidence against the health ...

Northwestern Medicine has launched a program to help patients who have concerns related to obesity and are planning a ...

Stratifying BMI categories by waist circumference thresholds improves mortality risk prediction in postmenopausal women.

Thyroid cancer burden attributable to high BMI was increasing between 1990 and 2021 in the US, especially among men and older ...