I am a 75-year-old woman who isn’t prediabetic or diabetic. My BMI is 31.2. My doctor has prescribed a trial of metformin for ...

Using a 2024 obesity framework, 18.8 percent of the adults previously been categorized as “overweight” now fit under the ...

Why is the teen prediabetes crisis a growing concern for public health? This isn’t a distant future—it’s happening now. One ...

Cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome is on the rise across the United States, affecting 80% of the population.

Some patients are aiming to lower their BMIs in order to increase their fertility; others are aiming to manage BMI-related ...

This precision in risk prediction allows for targeted interventions, potentially reducing unnecessary treatments and improving clinical outcomes.

A growing number of Americans are trying popular weight-loss drugs touted by celebrities, health care providers and others. Should you?

Obesity rates for Black children and adolescents are 22.4% in the decade before the pandemic and 35% in the 2 years after the height of the COVID pandemic.

Body mass index (BMI) may not be the most accurate predictor of death risk. A new study from the University of Florida found ...

Trump chose Monarez after his first choice for CDC Director, former Florida Rep. Dave Weldon (R), failed to gain enough support among Senate Republicans. Monarez has worked in federal health ...

You can quickly calculate your BMI if you know your height and weight. The measurement, while imperfect, can help you better understand your overall health.

As the structure of daily work fades, new challenges emerge — especially on the health front. It is not uncommon for retirees to face a quiet storm of health concerns, ranging from managing chronic ...