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

In the U.S., the overall average body fat percentage is around 40% for women and 28% for men ... to overall body weight. While body mass index (BMI) is often used to estimate body fat, it ...

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.

If the term body mass index (BMI) sends a shudder of anxiety ... from one to 15 (although this varies depending on the exact calculator you use) — although most people score between one and ...

Are you at 20% body fat but aren't sure if that's ideal? Learn about what the healthy range is, what factors affect it, and ...

New study from deCODE genetics/Amgen highlights the importance of BMI in pathogenesis of disease, suggesting that reducing ...

Regular physical activity can slow biological aging in people with type 2 diabetes, a new study has revealed. The research ...

Using an AI-driven algorithm could potentially address the limitations of traditional diagnostic methods by analyzing trends ...

Obesity is a leading risk factor for serious health ailments such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. PGIMER's anti-obesity clinic highlights the importance of nutritional counseling and weight ...

Heart disease is the leading killer of men and women in America, and it has been for more than 100 years, despite major gains ...

Adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD) or type 2 diabetes develop cardiovascular diseases (CVD) at younger ages.