A recently published LongITools study led by the University of Oulu identified two new childhood BMI patterns, challenging ...

The postpartum period presents a critical window to mitigate the long-term risk of metabolic disorders in women with a history of gestational diabetes ...

Central obesity measures of waist circumference and waist-to-hip ratio appear to be more accurate and consistent indicators ...

Some dietary habits are worse than others when it comes to gout risk for women, a large study indicated. Data from the two iterations of the Nurses' Health Study, in which more than 170,000 women were ...

A first-of-its-kind global study from researchers at Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University in China has revealed the main risk factors for early-onset colon cancer around the world.

In particular, it often fails to provide an accurate representation of health for African Americans, especially women. The reliance on BMI as a primary health indicator may lead to ...

(CNN) — For years, medical experts have defined obesity primarily based on body mass index, which measures stored fat by calculating height and weight, to determine a person’s health risks.

This can increase the risk of hospitalisation or death due to heart disease, regardless of body mass index (BMI). The study was led by researchers from the Brigham and Women's Hospital ...

SEATTLE − For the second straight contest, Iowa women's basketball will try to win a crucial game without one of its best players. Forward Hannah Stuelke will not play in Wednesday's 8 p.m. CT matchup ...

Women are major forces in the economy—and yet are still an untapped potential, writes Bank of America © 2024 Fortune Media IP Limited. All Rights Reserved. Use of ...