Philadelphia's beverage tax on sugary drinks was not associated with changes in pediatric weight outcomes 2 years after it ...

Scots will need a higher body mass index than people in England before they can be given so-called 'fat jabs' on the NHS.

Body fat percentage is even more accurate than other measurements like body mass index (BMI). It is also helpful in monitoring changes in the body as you age and determining the effectiveness of ...

Individuals categorized as fit, even if overweight or obese, did not exhibit a notable rise in cardiovascular disease or ...

Postpartum diabetes risk was elevated among women with a history of gestational diabetes and a high-stable or inverse U-shaped BMI trajectory.

A new study suggests that the DNA some modern Japanese people have inherited from ancient hunter-gatherers may increase BMI.

A new study aimed at exploring the relationship between obesity and multiple sclerosis severity using genetic data finds that ...

Forget everything you thought you knew about weight and health. Scientists say that being "fit" at any weight is more ...

Weight-loss and diabetes drug tirzepatide can reduce the risk of death or worsening heart failure for patients with obesity and heart failure with preserved pump function, new research reveals.

Whole milk intake is associated with lower body weight, BMI, and obesity risk in U.S. adults. This study challenges ...

As rates of obesity, as defined by body mass index (BMI), continue to climb in the United States, so have efforts to lose weight, including a new era of weight-loss drugs. Yet a new systematic review ...

Childhood body mass index (BMI) is associated with lung health later in life, according to a study published online.