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 ...

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

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

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