WHILE curvy or voluptuous are seen as compliments, no woman EVER wants to be described as “round”. But scientists now suggest ...

Nearly half of adolescents and three-quarters of adults in the U.S. were classified as being clinically overweight or obese ...

New body composition tests are replacing BMI as a more accurate way to assess health and fitness. Measuring muscle mass and body fat provides key insights into strength and longevity that the scale ...

A team of researchers led by Pennington Biomedical Research Center's Dr. Florina Corpodean confirmed through a data analysis that metabolic and bariatric surgery is largely safe and effective for ...

For decades, body mass index (BMI) has been the go-to metric for dietitians and nutritionists to determine appropriate meal plans and weight-loss strategies. However, a new metric, the body roundness ...

The study found “limited evidence” that BMIs and the prevalence of obesity decreased in the city three years after the ...

A woman on her post on X criticised IRCTC for assigning her a seat among five men. The statement sparked a debate over social ...

Imagine trying to work out if you are dangerously overweight without once hopping on to the bathroom scales. That's what a new method for determining body size aims to do.

Take Charge of Your Health: Introducing the All-New BMI Calculator! This sleek and user-friendly desktop application empowers you to calculate your Body Mass Index ...

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The overall average body fat percentage in the United States is about 39.9% for women and 28.1% for men, so below these amounts would technically be “below average.” However, most people in the United ...