Excess fat mass estimated by waist circumference-to-height ratio predicts the risk of liver damage better than body mass ...

The body mass index (BMI) is under fire—many healthcare professionals, researchers, and fitness experts are questioning its ...

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 London borough is set to ban adverts with promote "unhealthy" food in a bid to reduce levels of obesity and diabetes.

Former FDA chief Dr. David Kessler says the new weight-loss drugs are a powerful tool to fight obesity. But they come with ...