Excess weight may increase the risk of developing breast cancer among postmenopausal women with cardiovascular disease, according to a study by the World Health Organisation (WHO), published on Monday ...

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New research reveals that excess weight is linked to an especially high risk of developing breast cancer in postmenopausal ...

Body weight significantly influenced right heart function and survival in pulmonary arterial hypertension, with both extremes ...

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.

The higher a person’s body mass index, the higher their risk for complications after bariatric surgery, such as readmission.

This precision in risk prediction allows for targeted interventions, potentially reducing unnecessary treatments and improving clinical outcomes.

In January 2025, Lizzo celebrated a milestone: she hit her personal "weight release goal," revealing she had dropped her body ...

By Showbiz Reporter – A recent report by the Zimbabwe Demographic and Health Survey (ZDHS) has revealed that Manicaland province ranks among the highest in the country for thinness among ...

BMI fails to predict long-term mortality risk, while direct body fat measurement via bioelectrical impedance is a far more accurate indicator. The study, published in the Annals of Family Medicine, ...

Body mass index (BMI) may not be the most accurate predictor of death risk. A new study from the University of Florida found ...

Key results The average age of the children was 10 years. Most studies reported the body mass index (BMI) z score: BMI is a measure of body fat and is calculated by dividing weight (in kilograms) by ...