For decades, body mass index (BMI) has been the dominant tool for defining obesity, despite longstanding concerns that it poorly reflects individual health risk. Growing evidence suggests that the ...
A nulliparous woman in her 40s presented with abdominal pain and dyspnoea during the second trimester of pregnancy. Ultrasonography revealed two large abdominal masses: the upper lesion occupied the ...
Elevated body mass index (BMI) and physical inactivity are metabolic drivers of hypertension-related chronic kidney disease (HT-CKD), with elevated BMI exerting a greater impact, according to a study ...
The number of Americans living with obesity is expected to rise by 19 million and affect nearly 126 million people by 2035, according to a new study.
Scientists at the University of Bristol have identified a potential link between higher BMI and one 'devastating' health ...
Scientists at the University of Bristol have identified a potential link between higher BMI and one 'devastating' health ...
Scientists have identified a potential link between higher BMI and a ' devastating disease ', following new research. BMI - ...
Body mass index is widely used to assess the human body’s obesity, health, fitness, eligibility as a surgical candidate or ...
This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. When it comes to achieving a healthy body weight, some men ...
A study published in the American Journal of Human Biology suggests that Western medical standards for male testosterone ...
An obese Georgia death row inmate requested a greasy, gluttonous buffet-style spread packed with thousands of calories for his last meal, scheduled for next week. Stacey Humphreys, 52, will be put to ...