An oral MC4R agonist conferred reductions in BMI for adolescents and adults with hypothalamic obesity that were similar to what has been observed with subcutaneous setmelanotide.

PROVIDENCE, R.I., June 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A new study published in Annals of Family Medicine finds that body-fat percentage is a stronger predictor of 15-year mortality risk in U.S. adults ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I., June 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A new study published in Annals of Family Medicine finds that body-fat percentage is a stronger predictor of 15-year mortality risk in U.S. adults ...

A new study published in Annals of Family Medicine finds that body-fat percentage is a stronger predictor of 15-year mortality risk in U.S. adults than body mass index (BMI). Although BMI is widely ...

Annals of Family Medicine: Body Fat Percentage Beats BMI in Predicting 15-Year Mortality Risk Among U.S. Adults Ages 20 to 49 ...

Why BMI matters more as we age The Body Mass Index (BMI) is a widely used metric that compares weight to height and is often the starting point for evaluating a person’s weight status. However, in ...

About The Study: In this cohort study of young adults, the long-term association between traffic-related air pollution and insulin resistance may be partially explained by higher body mass index (BMI) ...

About The Study: In this cohort study of young adults, the long-term association between traffic-related air pollution and insulin resistance may be partially explained by higher body mass index ...

Carrying extra pounds after age 65 may actually be beneficial to your health. Check our BMI chart for older adults to find your ideal weight.

Body mass index (BMI) is key method for measuring a person's weight status, and defining if they have normal weight, overweight, or obesity.

Adults with specific long-term conditions could benefit from improved care through: annual BMI measurements for all patients additional waist-to-height measurements for those with BMI under 35 early ...