Gender differences are another significant aspect of this research, as women seem to be particularly vulnerable to the consequences of adolescent obesity. One of the most concerning findings of ...

The percentage of U.S. adults with obesity did not significantly rise from 2013 to 2023, though a small uptick in the rate of ...

The American Cancer Society reports women 50 and under, now have an 82% higher risk of developing cancer than men.

Offering expertise on the program are OB-GYN Dr. Donna G. Ivery, Neumours infection expert Chad Neilsen, and Dr. Dacre Knight ...

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New research from the UK Biobank has uncovered significant differences in how obesity affects bone health in older men and women, potentially changing how healthcare providers approach osteoporosis ...

Jan. 27, 2025 — A study shows that patients with obesity and fatty liver-related cirrhosis who had bariatric (weight-loss) surgery significantly lowered their future ... Signposting Children to ...

Central obesity measures of waist circumference and waist-to-hip ratio appear to be more accurate and consistent indicators ...

Although there isn’t a fixed threshold for obesity, body fat is typically considered to be in excess when it is above 25% in men and 30–38% in women. Because measuring adiposity directly might ...

Body Mass Index cannot differentiate between muscle mass, fat and bone density. Doctors suggest other markers and scans to ...

Although obese individuals are at greater risk of diabetes, high blood pressure or high cholesterol, not all obese people ...