The number of Americans living with obesity is expected to rise by 19 million and affect nearly 126 million people by 2035, according to a new study.

Menopause shifts body composition towards lower lean mass and higher central fat, with changes being most pronounced in women ...

A 58-year-old woman was admitted to the hospital 3 weeks after lumbar surgery because of diplopia and fever. Left leg pain and a rash had preceded the fever and diplopia. A diagnosis was made.

Body mass index is widely used to assess the human body’s obesity, health, fitness, eligibility as a surgical candidate or ...

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

The AACE has updated its guidance on obesity and adiposity-based chronic disease to reflect a focus on improving overall ...

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 ...

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Abstract: This paper illustrates the creation of a portable Body Mass Index (BMI) calculator that uses ultrasonic sensors and load cells interfaced with a microcontroller to determine BMI ...

The first federal bellwether trial alleging Uber failed to protect a passenger who was raped by one of its drivers begins with jury selection on Jan. 8 in the U.S. District Court for the District of ...

Obesity can increase the heart's workload, leading to high blood pressure. A higher body mass index is linked directly to increased blood pressure. The renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system contributes ...