For decades, BMI (body mass index) has been the go-to number doctors use to decide whether someone is underweight, "normal," overweight or obese. But new global research suggests it's possible to have ...

A large new study found that about 1 in 5 adults worldwide have a normal body mass index (BMI) but excess belly fat. This combo was linked to higher risks of high blood pressure, diabetes, high ...

We were unable to process your request. Please try again later. If you continue to have this issue please contact [email protected]. Mean BMI increased for premenopausal women and ...

The average weight for women in the U.S. is around 170 pounds. Factors like diet, exercise, and sleep impact weight and overall health. Setting realistic, personalized goals helps maintain health and ...

In both women and men, higher body mass index (BMI) in the preconception period is associated with lower fecundability and subfertility. In women, overweight and obesity are associated with higher ...

Overweight or obesity prior to pregnancy may be an important marker of the trajectory of CVD risk in midlife, new data suggest. Among healthy pregnant adults with a mean age of 30, having a ...

A new study on the impact of excess weight around the midsection — aka abdominal obesity — raises questions about causes, harms, and fixes. A large new study found that about 1 in 5 adults worldwide ...