Obesity is often defined as having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher. However, there are actually three different classes of obesity, and they’re organized according to severity. Obesity is a ...

The obesity grading system involves dividing obesity into three main groups. It uses your body mass index (BMI), which is a ratio of weight to height, to categorize your level of obesity. Doctors ...

Calculating your ideal body weight (IBW) can help you gain some insight into your possible risk for weight-related health conditions. However, this tool doesn’t always provide an accurate assessment.

Forty-four-year-old LaQuita Clark says memories of being overweight – and ridiculed – go back to middle school. "I remember sitting on the school steps with a group of my friends, and just a group of ...

Medications for weight loss have been getting a lot of attention lately, and more people are looking into them. Eight types of weight loss medications that are approved to treat obesity and overweight ...

Most people think of weight loss as a math problem: calories in versus calories out. In reality, your body sees it as a survival threat. When calorie intake falls or body fat decreases, biological ...

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