Researchers reviewed the body mass index of over 11 million Americans.

Body mass index is widely used to assess the human body’s obesity, health, fitness, eligibility as a surgical candidate or ...

Excess body weight appears to be a direct cause of vascular dementia, with the damage largely driven by high blood pressure.

Experts have estimated the exact waist size which could mean you are at greater risk for a number of health issues. Having a large belly could mean you are vulnerable to heart disease and diabetes, ...

Obesity and high blood pressure directly raise dementia risk, showing early lifestyle choices protect brain health.

Researchers projected that adult obesity rates in the U.S. will rise to 47% in the next decade. Multifactorial strategies ...

"What is good for the heart is good for the brain," one researcher says.

Higher BMI was linked to worse biopsychosocial PROs and greater opioid use among patients requiring spine care.

Researchers say being a night owl itself isn't the problem, it's risk factors they tend to have, like smoking and not getting ...

A large Australian study showed atypical depression has distinct genetic, clinical, and treatment-response features. Read ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. When it comes to achieving a healthy body weight, some men ...