When we talk about pregnancy health, the conversation often revolves around managing high blood pressure or watching out for gestational diabetes. However, being on the lower end of the weight ...

A University of Queensland study has modeled how genes can influence a child's body mass index (BMI) over time and how they may contribute to the risk of developing diseases, such as heart disease or ...

For decades, BMI—a calculation based on height and weight—has been the standard way to define obesity. A BMI of 30 or higher has previously been classified as obesity for most adults, while a BMI of ...

Our Real Talk with a Doc columnist explains how to push back if your doctor’s obsessed with weight loss. And what other ...

A longer lifespan – the number of years we’re alive – doesn’t necessarily lead to longer “healthspan”, the number of years we live in good health.

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Conestoga Capital Advisors, an asset management company, released its fourth-quarter 2025 investor letter. As many believe, US equities experienced solid returns in 2025, with double-digit gains ...

There are no comprehensive statistics on how often patients are denied surgical abortions because of BMI or body size. Obesity is typically defined in medical research as a BMI of 30 or higher, but ...

A 2025 study revealed that body image shapes confidence and communication, showing that assertiveness, not just self-esteem, predicts relationship and sexual satisfaction.

By 2030, nearly half of all American adults will have obesity, according to research published in the New England Journal of Medicine. In every single state, researchers expect at least 35% of adults ...

India is facing a diabetes crisis that affects millions of lives. A study conducted by the ICMR in 2023 show more than 100 million Indians have diabet.

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