New research reveals that excess weight is linked to an especially high risk of developing breast cancer in postmenopausal ...

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

Body weight significantly influenced right heart function and survival in pulmonary arterial hypertension, with both extremes ...

A new study reports that measurements that detect body fat are a more accurate predictor of mortality risk than body mass ...

Fat tissue secretes hormones known as adipokines. Patients with obesity have a larger amount of leptin than a normal ...

The MIND diet plan, rich in whole grains, leafy greens, berries, and lean proteins, may improve antioxidant defenses in MS, ...

The higher a person’s body mass index (BMI), the higher their risk for complications after bariatric surgery, such as higher rates of emergency department visits and readmissions, according to a study ...

Results show that body fat analysis did indeed predict people’s risk of death from any cause and, specifically, for heart ...