Having a high body mass index (BMI) as a young child may not reflect a lifelong risk of obesity, researchers suggest. A study by experts in Australia found the genetic factors that influence the size ...

Experts say the genetic factors that influence the size of babies may be different to the ones that influence body size as a teen ...

A University of Queensland study has modeled how genes can influence a child's body mass index (BMI) over time and how they may contribute to the risk of developing diseases, such as heart disease or ...

By 2030, nearly half of all American adults will have obesity, according to research published in the New England Journal of Medicine. In every single state, researchers expect at least 35% of adults ...

Recent research demonstrates that comparing waist circumference to height could provide a more accurate picture than the body ...

The AACE consensus statement emphasizes improvement of overall health in addition to weight reduction among adults with obesity and adiposity-based chronic disease.

Introduction Robotic platforms automatically record intraoperative telemetry, but body mass index (BMI) effects on these micro-metrics are unclear. Aim To evaluate BMI–telemetry associations overall ...

By Vijay Kumar Malesu New clinical research suggests both continuous and intermittent calorie restriction improve metabolic health in type 2 diabetes, with adherence emerging as a key factor in ...

Forget about basic stand-on devices that measure weight and basic body composition stats; this advanced foot-to-hand smart scale can do that and so much more.