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.

Elevated body mass index (BMI) and physical inactivity are metabolic drivers of hypertension-related chronic kidney disease (HT-CKD), with elevated BMI exerting a greater impact, according to a study ...

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

A Pennsylvania man will spend the rest of his life in prison after pleading guilty to horrific acts of abuse, and ultimately, the murder of his 12-year-old daughter. The investigation began in May ...

High intensity interval training (HIIT) may be the optimal exercise for reducing body fat while maintaining muscle mass in ...

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

Background Aortic valve calcification (AVC) is a disease process driven by inflammation and lipid infiltration, serving as a ...

Q: My blood pressure is a little high. My doctor is making me do constant at-home testing, take medication and check in with a nutritionist. Is it all necessary? -- Claire T., Pittsburgh ...

A new genetic study suggests that obesity and high blood pressure may play a direct role in causing dementia, not just increasing the risk. By analyzing data from large populations in Denmark and the ...

Using data culled from nearly 11 million people, the researchers found that just over 19% were obese in 1990, compared to ...

Do muscles make the man? New research reveals that body fat and BMI play a bigger role in male attractiveness than most people think.