A new test helps predict which kids face the largest genetic risk of a high body mass index (BMI) later in life. That could ...

When it comes to managing your health, understanding your body composition is vital. Two crucial indicators are Body Mass ...

Reacting to the frequency of vitamin D deficiency (VDD) among women, particularly those with central adiposity, a recent ...

Metformin use is associated with lower risks for dementia and all-cause mortality across body mass index (BMI) groups in patients with overweight or obesity.

BMI is still commonly used to assess obesity even though research has shown it's not necessarily a reliable metric. A new study proposes doctors instead use technology that can measure body fat.

Heart attacks can be subtle, warns Dr. Vishal Garg. Slim people may still have dangerous visceral fat, and stress worsens ...

In the latest study to question the usefulness of the body mass index, researchers have found that the percentage of one’s ...

He was a muscular guy who fixes weight equipment in health clubs. He had hardly any fat on him, clearly a guy who worked out ...

A post hoc analysis of the SUMMIT trial, published in JACC, reveals that baseline body mass index (BMI) and fat distribution ...

If a man’s waist circumference exceeds 90 cm, or a woman’s is more than 80 cm, it may indicate a high risk of obesity-related ...

Obesity is a mounting health crisis globally and is linked to various chronic conditions. For those battling obesity, ...