Is BMI a misleading tool for measuring obesity? However, longitudinal studies will be necessary to confirm these observations and refine the tools for measuring obesity across the ages.

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Join Drs Steven Feldman and Robert Kushner as they discuss the role of dermatologists in treating obesity in conjunction with psoriasis.

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The Belfast Breakfast Baps Facebook page posted a picture of a mobility scooter with a caption stating that 'morbidly obese' people are 'not disabled - you're fat' ...

Bariatric surgeries entail a layered verification process that delays approvals but things are moving as surgeries go up.

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DEAR ERIC: I’ve been mentoring a young lady since she was in middle school. She’s in her early 30s now. She came from a very ...

People without diabetes can lose up to 13% of their starting weight in 6 months using tirzepatide (Mounjaro) as an off-label ...

Pancreatic cancer, one of the deadliest types of the disease, has been linked to obesity and higher stress levels, a new UCLA study found. Doctors share how to reduce the risk.

For patients who are significantly overweight — the path forward to losing it may include a decision between drugs or surgery ...