A newly vetted set of BMI diagnosis thresholds can help clinicians catch diabetes earlier in higher-risk groups, investigators say. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force guidelines recommend ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." A new study adds to the growing body of evidence that suggests BMI is not as helpful as people once ...

People of normal weight may also be at risk of diabetes and similar diseases. A study from the University of Gothenburg ...

New research led by the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine suggests both high and low body mass index (BMI) levels are associated with an increased risk of death. » RELATED: Obesity ...

(HealthDay News) — Among women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), lower education level and higher body mass index (BMI) at diagnosis are associated with reduced likelihood of postpartum follow ...

Children with obesity are more likely to be boys, be physically inactive and have parents with some combination of elevated BMI and lower levels of education, according to findings published in ...

New research found that having an “overweight” BMI did not necessarily increase the risk of death. People classified as “obese,” however, had a 21% to 108% increased risk of early death. Experts note ...

Results of a questionnaire-based study show higher body mass index (BMI) is associated with worse migraine symptoms and comorbidities. New research indicates a body mass index (BMI) equal to or ...

The link between obesity and the risk of endometrial cancer has been well documented. A new study, however, shows that an even lower body mass index (BMI) than previously thought can signal an ...

Apps can help increase the amount of leisure time that users spend exercising as well as positively impacting their BMI, according to a new study in the Journal of Medical Internet Research. The ...