Excess fat stored around the waist (belly weight or visceral fat), indicated by measuring waist size, was more strongly ...

In a clinical practice guideline issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics, in partnership with the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, recommendations ...

TyG-BMI enhances risk stratification in hypertensive HFmrEF by integrating insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome signals that complement established biomarkers such as NT-proBNP. Multivariable ...

BMI or body mass index is a measurement of a person’s leanness but it doesn’t guarantee good health Some people despite ...

A new report indicates that 70% of diet pill users experience side effects, including severe issues like suicidal thoughts. The study, involving 257 participants aged 19 to 64, found that 60% were not ...

This week, Mad in America examines three studies around mental health diagnosis, psychotropic drug use, obesity, and diabetes ...

New research suggests that measures of excess weight around the waist (central obesity or visceral fat) may increase the risk of heart failure primarily due to inflammation, according to findings ...

The World Health Organization also recommends using a z-score for diagnosing faltering weight, in addition to growth charts.

Ifenyinwa Chizube Ndulue-Nonso attended 15 NHS job interviews and managed to learn the correct answers through feedback - but she was rumbled just two days into her specialist role ...

Researchers have found that preexisting sleep apnea independently increases the risk for in-hospital pneumonia following acute stroke.

The AHA released a statement for malnutrition and cachexia in patients with cardiac conditions, and discuss clinical strategies for support and management.

Technology assistance reduces some complications, but could make infections more likely ...