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

The novel metabolic predictor emphasizes central adiposity, while integrating metabolites and other measures of metabolic ...

A critical look at metabolically healthy obesity and metabolically unhealthy normal weight—and what they mean for evidence-based, weight-inclusive care.

What Is the Average Weight for Women? This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. If you’re looking for straight answers, here they are: The average weight for women in the U.S.

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. They don't represent what's ...

If you're tall enough to stand out in a crowd, you're probably aware of your tallness – maybe even self-conscious about it. But imagine that you're in a room full of basketball players. Suddenly, you ...

People of normal weight may also be at risk of diabetes and similar diseases. A study from the University of Gothenburg reveals that those with an unexpectedly high so-called metabolic BMI have up to ...

Lifestyle-related obesity doesn’t happen overnight. It creeps in slowly, hiding behind junk food wrappers, late-night ...