Imagine trying to work out if you are dangerously overweight without once hopping on to the bathroom scales. That's what a new method for determining body size aims to do.

The study highlights BMI's role in mediating genetic risk for diseases, suggesting a complex relationship with conditions ...

The term BMI was first used in the mid-19th century, although the acronym wasn't officially coined until 1972 when ...

Researchers examined the relationship between a diet that provokes inflammation and the risk for irritable bowel syndrome.

For at least the last half century, obesity has been one the rise around the world, contributing to what many officials consider a public health crisis. While there remains some controversy about how ...

"In the last few years, we’ve made a lot of advancements in treatment options. Breast cancer is something that, if caught early, it’s very treatable; it’s very beatable," said Dr. Janette Gomez, a ...

As with most smart scales, there’s not much to write home about here, but the design that is on show really impresses. For a $20-ish smart scale, the glass feels strong and premium, as do the ...

Body mass index (BMI), blood pressure, glucose tolerance, and lipid metabolism. The study used the Optum EHR dataset to identify 682 adult patients with MG, mean age of 70 years, 38% women ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 69-year-old female. Recently, I had some blood work done, and my doctor decide to put me on Lipitor ...

ANSWER: Because all drugs have the potential for harm, it’s always good to take a clear-eyed look at the risks and benefits ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 69-year-old female. Recently, I had some blood work done, and my doctor decided to put me on Lipitor ...