About The Study: Among U.S. adults ages 20 to 59, the prevalence of obesity by body mass index (BMI) only was nearly identical with the obesity prevalence after confirmation of excess adiposity.

The percentage of U.S. adults diagnosed with obesity using BMI is similar to those defined as having excess adiposity. Researchers said confirming excess adiposity in people with obesity may not ...

As sure as the sun rises, prescription medicine use and total drug spending continue to increase in the U.S. To better understand how these trends will play out in the near term, the life sciences ...