A new study suggests that the DNA some modern Japanese people have inherited from ancient hunter-gatherers may increase BMI.

A 26-year-old man was convicted of deliberately gaining weight to avoid military service. The court ruled both had acted ...

A South Korean man has been convicted of evading compulsory military service by eating so much he became too obese to fight.

Individuals categorized as fit, even if overweight or obese, did not exhibit a notable rise in cardiovascular disease or ...

Forget everything you thought you knew about weight and health. Scientists say that being "fit" at any weight is more ...

As rates of obesity, as defined by body mass index (BMI), continue to climb in the United States, so have efforts to lose weight, including a new era of weight-loss drugs.

For decades, body mass index (BMI) has been the go-to metric for dietitians and nutritionists to determine appropriate meal plans and weight-loss strategies. However, a new metric, the body roundness ...

As rates of obesity, as defined by body mass index (BMI), continue to climb in the United States, so have efforts to lose weight, including a new era of weight-loss drugs. Yet a new systematic review ...

It’s best to cook at home whenever possible, Saphier said. Studies have shown that people who cook at home tend to have lower body mass index (BMI) and better overall health. It’s best to cook at home ...

In 2023, the American Medical Association acknowledged that BMI is an “imperfect way to measure body fat.” And an English study from 2021, with a more diverse data set, found that current BMI ...

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