British Heart Foundation warns that waist measurements over 38 inches for men and 31 inches for women may indicate increased risk of heart disease, diabetes and stroke ...

BMI, or body mass index, is an outdated measurement that fails to properly identify health risks, according to a new study.

First introduced in the 19th century, body mass index has been used to define obesity in the U.S. for decades. Now, a new study questions the centuries-old standard. Two in five U.S. adults are living ...

High blood pressure seldom produces noticeable symptoms, yet it significantly raises the likelihood of developing serious ...

Did you know that apart from your diet, there are other physiological factors that can increase your chances of getting type ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A single overweight BMI measurement was not associated with CVD risk over time. Exposure to excess BMI over 10 ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. When it comes to achieving a healthy body weight, some men ...

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