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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 ...