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

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

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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 ...

With more than 40 percent of the U.S. population experiencing obesity, health care providers have an increased likelihood of seeing patients with a body mass index, or BMI, exceeding 70 kg/m2.

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 ...

Over the past year, the question has been coming in from everywhere – from my patients and family members, from colleagues ...

Body fat percentage is even more accurate than other measurements like body mass index (BMI). It is also helpful in monitoring changes in the body as you age and determining the effectiveness of ...

If the term body mass index (BMI) sends a shudder of anxiety down your spine, you're not alone. The test — meant to measure a person's body fat based on their height-to-weight ratio — has been ...

America faces a growing obesity crisis with rising health issues, economic burdens, and societal impacts, according to a new ...

Nearly one in four adults in Colorado (24.9%) are reported to be obese, according to the CDC. In 1990, none of the 45 ...