What Is BMI: Body Mass Index Explained

BMI is calculated using your height and weight. It’s been criticized as a measurement of an individual’s health, but is being used to identify who qualifies for GLP-1 medications. Here’s everything you should know about BMI.

Popular weight loss drug raises risk of ‘silent’ cancer – study 

New research has indicated a 33% higher incidence of kidney cancer among Ozempic users compared to non-users Ozempic and similar weight loss medications may increase the risk of kidney cancer, according to a major study. However, the drugs reportedly lower the risk of more than a dozen other cancers, suggesting their overall benefit may still […]

The Quantum Power of GLP-1 Peptides: Unlocking the Science that Leads to Lasting Weight Loss and Optimal Healthspan Paperback – June 3, 2025

by William A Seeds MD (Author) ($36.00) In The Quantum Power of GLP-1 Peptides: Unlocking the Science that Leads to Lasting Weight Loss and Optimal Healthspan, Dr. William A.Seeds uncovers the cellular mechanisms behind GLP-1s and other peptides that can help people lose significant weight and treat type-2 diabetes. Importantly, Dr. Seeds has also gathered peer-reviewed research that shows […]

Prediction: Eli Lilly Will Reach a $1 Trillion Valuation by 2027

Eli Lilly (NYSE: LLY) has been a growth beast over the years and is now easily the most valuable healthcare company in the world, with a market cap of more than $650 billion. But there’s still much more growth on the horizon for the business in the years ahead. Although as of this week the […]

Teen Wegovy prescriptions surge 50% in 1 year: Report

New prescriptions for Wegovy among teenagers increased by 50% between 2023 and 2024, according to a June 3 report from healthcare data company Truveta. To analyze GLP-1 utilization trends among adolescents, Truveta examined data from 1.2 million children aged 12 to 17 who had a recorded body mass index the same day as an outpatient […]