It is often difficult to get a clear picture of your overall health, so experts rely on charts, data, and other measurements to create a standard definition ... Body fat percentage is even more ...

A new study suggests that the DNA some modern Japanese people have inherited from ancient hunter-gatherers may increase BMI.

This study explores urinary pentosidine as a potential biomarker for muscle strength and physical performance in young men, ...

GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) have the potential to negatively impact muscle mass because they can cause substantial ...

Postpartum diabetes risk was elevated among women with a history of gestational diabetes and a high-stable or inverse U-shaped BMI trajectory.

Light-intensity walking reduced postprandial glucose and diastolic blood pressure in young adults with obesity.

But what does "obese" actually mean? Well, the current standard refers to people who have a body mass index (BMI) of over 30. This information is all well and good if you know how to measure BMI, but ...

The results showed 87 patients were included, with a mean age of 46.8 years, 70.1% male, and a mean body mass index of 28.9 ...

Forget everything you thought you knew about weight and health. Scientists say that being "fit" at any weight is more ...

Daytime sleepiness is linked to higher body weight. Men with chronic sleepiness have consistently higher BMI, while women, ...

A boy born today can expect to live to 81.2 years, and a baby girl to 85.3 years. But around a decade of our lives is likely ...

Then there’s physical activity: Many of the symptoms of lupus, such as joint pain, fatigue, and depression, may make patients ...