Research suggests that a waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) measurement is a better indicator of obesity than body mass index (BMI), ...

When you hear about rising obesity rates, it is typically measured using body mass index (BMI). BMI is simply a measure of ...

A new study suggests using body mass index alone may miss many people with the disease, but the findings come with caveats.

Obesity is a risk factor for stillbirth, and the risk increases as pregnancy advances to term, according to a large study published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). The overall risk of ...

AHA's scientific statement reveals exercise's vital role in obesity management, boosting cardiovascular health and supporting ...

Researchers analysed data from a population-based case-control study linked to the Swedish Rheumatology Quality Register to investigate the association of obesity and/or overweight with the risk for ...

A person's feet are pictured standing on weighing scales. Around 1.2 million people in the U.K. were admitted to hospital with obesity-related illnesses last year. That’s the highest number on record, ...

Prior research indicates an increase of two- to five-fold in stillbirth risk among women with obesity. Not enough is known about how severe degrees of obesity impact live birth outcomes. Study: The ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Managing obesity involves a well-rounded approach, often including lifestyle modifications and, in many cases, ...

People with obesity can have face-to-face weight management sessions, a council says.

The NFHS-6 survey reveals a rise in obesity and high blood sugar among Indian adults, increasing risks of chronic diseases.