Semaglutide shows potential for weight loss in older adults without harming bone density, but longer studies are essential to ...

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Medical experts propose new obesity measurements that would classify 70% of American adults as obese, moving beyond traditional BMI calculations.

ANSWER: The body mass index (BMI, which the chart was probably derived from) is a tool used to estimate body shape.

Introduction Post-induction hypotension (PIH) is a critical concern in elderly surgical patients and is associated with adverse postoperative outcomes. This trial aims to compare the effects of ...

The BMI Country Awards honored the songwriters and music publishers behind the past year's 50 most-performed songs in country ...

Adolescents with underweight BMI demonstrated higher risk for osteoporosis in adulthood, especially those who remained underweight into adulthood. Young-age body mass index (BMI) and its trajectory ...

Is BMI Accurate? What Is It and Is It Useful? When you go in for a wellness exam, oftentimes the first things the medical assistant does is take your height and weight. With this data, the computer ...

A 40-year-old woman was recently told by her doctor that she is "overweight," but she believes there's more than one issue with this statement. In a viral Instagram video that has garnered 1.7 million ...

Weight is a heavy topic (see what I did there?). It should go without saying that this point that you're so much more than a number on a scale, and that many factors affect your overall health, ...

In a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers estimated the amount adults with overweight or obesity spend on healthcare if they have Medicare or insurance sponsored by their employers ...