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A healthy weight and BMI range for adults over age 65 may mean carrying a few extra pounds. According to the National Institutes of Health, a body mass index (BMI) of 25 to 27, which is typically ...

In a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers estimated the amount adults with overweight or obesity spend on healthcare if they have Medicare or insurance sponsored by their employers ...

American adults gain the most weight between their 20’s and 30’s, according to a recently published study tracking adults across ten years. The study, published in the Journal of Obesity, found that ...

As more Americans turn to weight loss drugs, the U.S. adult obesity rate​ is declining, according to new survey data from ...

New Orleans, LA, Nov. 8, 2004 – Young adults who maintain their weight over time, even if they are overweight, have lower risk factor levels for heart disease and are less likely to develop metabolic ...