Medically reviewed by Amelia MacIntyre, DO Key Takeaways Overweight and obesity both carry health risks, but body mass index ...

Body size and excess weight, conventionally assessed using body mass index (BMI), are well-established risk factors for many types of cancer. However, new research to be presented at this year’s ...

Longitudinal data link higher BMI and waist circumference to poorer cognitive performance in both men and women.

Your waistline may say more about your current health than your BMI, according to new research. Now, we hate to be the bearer of bad news but: as our waistlines expand, so do the risks. And while ...