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A University of Queensland study has modeled how genes can influence a child's body mass index (BMI) over time and how they may contribute to the risk of developing diseases, such as heart disease or ...

There are no comprehensive statistics on how often patients are denied surgical abortions because of BMI or body size. Obesity is typically defined in medical research as a BMI of 30 or higher, but ...

A woman who wanted to slim down before her holiday ended up seriously ill after buying weight-loss jabs online. Emma Dyer, 40, was tempted to try weight-loss injections but, after paying £85 for the ...

Discover reasons for missed periods in your 40s, from perimenopause to stress, pregnancy, and health conditions. Learn signs and when to consult a doctor.