The average American woman weighs about 170 pounds and stands about 5 feet, 4 inches tall. But it’s important to remember that these averages are mathematical calculations and don’t necessarily ...

8 BMI fails to take age and sex into account ... 9 This risk increases with a waist size greater than 35 inches for women or greater than 40 inches for men. Correctly measuring your waist involves ...

A new study has unveiled a striking connection between weight gain after the age of 35 and an increased risk of breast cancer ...

At 31 weeks, women with a body mass index (BMI) of 40 kg/m² had a lower stillbirth risk than those with a BMI of 20 kg/m².

A study reveals that weight loss can lead to significant healthcare savings, with 7% savings for a 5% BMI reduction and 30% ...

According to the CDC, Class 1 is a BMI of 30 to 35, Class 2 is a BMI of 35 to 40, and Class 3 is a BMI of 40 or higher. "Someone with a BMI of 40 has a two to three times greater risk of ...

The body mass index (BMI) has long been used to measure body fat, but its influence on breast cancer risk is more complex than previously thought.

The mean body mass index (BMI) and the prevalence of obesity both dropped in 2023 for the first time in more than a decade.