Comparatively, obesity rates in most European countries remain below 25 percent, with some nations, particularly in Southern ...
BMI is a widely used tool for assessing obesity, but it has limitations. It doesn't account for muscle mass, fat distribution or bone density. Experts suggest using it alongside other measures for ...
Higher BMI in early adulthood and midlife is linked to better memory performance, particularly in men and Black Americans, challenging traditional views on obesity and cognition.
The burden of obesity extends beyond its health effects. For example, a 2024 report estimated that obesity-related healthcare costs could reach $9.1 trillion over the next decade. Those living with ...
European Union trade chief Maros Sefcovic said on Thursday that his top priority in trade talks with President Donald Trump's ...
Obesity significantly reduced the effectiveness of febuxostat-based urate-lowering therapy among men with gout, a recent ...
Obesity is more than just a diet and exercise issue; it's deeply intertwined with psychological and social factors. Experts ...
Body Mass Index cannot differentiate between muscle mass, fat and bone density. Doctors suggest other markers and scans to ...
The children of obese mothers, but not obese fathers, were less able to self-regulate food consumption.
A decades-long study of Danish conscripts finds that despite the rise in obesity, the inverse relationship between intelligence and BMI has remained unchanged.
Scientists mapped fat tissue differences in obese individuals, uncovering cell changes linked to metabolic disease risk and ...
Children with overweight and obesity experienced notable improvements in health outcomes after participating in a lifestyle ...