A large majority of older Americans feel that health insurance – including Medicare – should cover anti-obesity medications, according to a new University of Michigan study.

The average weight for women in the U.S. is 170.8 pounds, and the average height is 5 feet, 3 inches tall. These are ...

In the latest market close, Badger Meter (BMI) reached $192.38, with a -1.72% movement compared to the previous day. This change lagged the S&P 500's 1.12% loss on the day. Meanwhile, the Dow ...

A large majority of older Americans feel that health insurance—including Medicare—should cover anti-obesity medications, ...

Body mass index did not impact the safety and efficacy of etrasimod in patients with ulcerative colitis, according to 2 studies.

Body size and excess weight, conventionally assessed using body mass index (BMI), are well-established risk factors for many types of cancer. However, new research to be presented at this year's ...

Body size and excess weight, conventionally assessed using body mass index (BMI), are well-established risk factors for many ...

Objective Asthma and type 2 diabetes are two important causes of morbidity globally. We examined both the association of type ...

The World Population Review analyzed breast size data from 108 countries, considering factors like genetics, nutrition, BMI, and fitness levels. While many variables influence bust size, one country ...

(The Hill) — A second federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from firing federal workers, issuing an order Thursday that probationary employees be reinstated weeks after their dismissal.

Obesity is broadly defined as having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher. However, there are different types of obesity classified by their severity. Although the term "morbid obesity" was used in ...