New research challenges everything we thought we knew about weight and longevity. Scientific evidence now shows that fitness levels trump BMI when predicting how long you'll live.

Many young women gain weight in the years after breast reduction surgery, according to a study published online in the ...

Objective Glenohumeral (GH) osteoarthritis (OA) is the third most common large joint disease, after hip and knee OA. This ...

Researchers found that higher maternal BMI in early pregnancy and before delivery were associated with an increased risk of ALL in female offspring, but there were no such associations for male ...

Perceived weight discrimination partially mediated the association between high BMI and future pain in middle-aged and older adults.

Children’s eating habits are strongly influenced by their parents' weight status, with those having overweight or obese ...

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Spices alone cannot directly lead to weight loss, but some have properties that may help support your weight management plan.

Central obesity measures of waist circumference and waist-to-hip ratio appear to be more accurate and consistent indicators of colorectal cancer incidence compared with BMI, according to a study ...

Young women undergoing a breast reduction surgery may need extra help keeping weight gain at bay following the procedure.

Scientists from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio have discovered a potential new drug that could ...

Body weight cycling, also known as “yo-yo dieting,” is associated with a 25%-36% increased risk for diabetic kidney disease ...