which will likely lower your BMI. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) lists these waist circumference guidelines: less than 35 inches for a woman (nonpregnant) and less than 40 ...

A commission proposed a new definition of obesity focused on how excess fat affects the body, rather than assessing body mass index, that could change clinical care.

BMI, a widely used measure, has long been criticized for being too simplistic. It calculates obesity based only on height and weight, often misclassifying individuals. For example, athletes with high muscle mass may have a high BMI despite having normal fat levels.

Obesity has been an ongoing struggle for many consumers, and for years, body mass index (BMI) has been the key metric health professionals have used to det

Age, gender, and lifestyle are key factors in predicting risks for illnesses like cancer and heart disease, but adding race and ethnicity remains debated. A new report by researchers from Harvard Kennedy School and Tufts University introduces a framework balancing improved health prediction accuracy with equity in medical research.

It’s time to take your New Year’s resolutions to heart. According to social psychologists, New Year’s resolutions that are too ambitious and not turned into habits are more likely to fail during the first quarter of the year.

The AHA's 2025 report highlights alarming trends in cardiovascular disease, obesity, and lifestyle factors, emphasizing the urgent need for healthier behaviors to curb rising healthcare costs and mortality.

Some people do not test because they do not have symptoms. Maine CDC does not collect at-home test results. When are Data Updated? Data are updated weekly on Tuesdays. Who is Included in the Data? Data are about individuals who claim residency in Maine ...

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Wegovy is a GLP-1 agonist containing semaglutide, the same active ingredient as Ozempic. While both medications share this ingredient, they are approved for different purposes. Ozempic is primarily used for managing type 2 diabetes, whereas Wegovy is specifically approved for weight loss.

However, this classification system assumes that weight alone is a reliable indicator of health, disregarding important variables such as body composition, muscle mass, and bone density. These assumptions are increasingly being challenged, particularly when it comes to diverse ethnic groups.