Having obesity makes you eligible for an early COVID-19 vaccine in several states. Evidence shows it can be a major risk for more severe viral infection and complications. But weight stigma can ...

correctionAn earlier version of this article said the cutoff points for increased waist circumferences are a BMI greater than or equal to 35 and 40 respectively. The cutoff points for increased waist ...

Normal-weight obesity seems like an odd misnomer, a joke, but it's not. For decades, I have argued against the use of body weight as an indicator of health because it can be misleading. A case in ...

GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA)– Whether you’re trying to figure out the best dieting strategy or doing a simple health screening– you’ve likely heard the terms “BMI”, or body mass index. As part of our “Ask ...

As an editor and writer who has contributed to many national and local publications, Nicole Gregory enjoys communicating clearly on critical health topics so that readers can make informed choices for ...

Obesity and diabetes in mothers have traditionally been considered risk factors for the child to also develop obesity. But a new study suggests that more narrow measures of health during pregnancy ...

Could you imagine walking to work with your morning coffee – only to be pulled over by an inspector to check your BMI? ‘Sorry, Sir, we have reason to believe you ...