About half (53%) of Americans say they hear or read about Ozempic, Wegovy and similar drugs extremely or very often.

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

High blood pressure and body mass index, or BMI, may be directly linked to the increased risk of developing vascular dementia ...

A study found that Americans today are less likely to recognize overweight status than they were in previous decades, ...

Badger Meter (BMI) reached $165.76 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a -3.45% change compared to its last ...

If you've ever stood on a scale at the doctor's office only to be told your health status based on a single number, you're ...

Cerapedics Inc., a global, commercial-stage orthopedics company dedicated to redefining the path to bone repair, today announced U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for an expansion to ...

The average weight for men in the United States is just under 200 pounds. Diet, activity level, and genetics are key factors that affect your weight. A healthy weight depends on your body type, height ...

Q: The correlation between BMI and excess body fat seems to be flawed, especially in men. What’s your view? A: Your body mass index (BMI) is a number that is calculated based on your height and weight ...

If you've ever wondered what level of 'lean' actually looks best, a new paper has some surprisingly down-to-earth answers. Researchers took full-body DEXA scans of 15 real men and tweaked two key ...

A new definition of obesity could dramatically increase the number of Americans considered obese. Under the new definition, the prevalence of obesity rose from around 40% to nearly 70% among more than ...