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 ...

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

Body composition variables were fat mass index (FMI (kg/m²)), percentage of fat mass ... OA than non-sarcopenic obesity in patients of comparable weight.12 However, high muscle mass was not a ...

Scientists have discovered that your breathing pattern is as unique as a fingerprint and it may reveal more than just your ...

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

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

The average woman's weight can vary depending on age, physical traits, certain health conditions, metabolism, appetite, and ...

Numerous studies have established a link between high body mass index (BMI) and CRC. However, a detailed analysis of the global disease burden of CRC attributable to high BMI has been lacking.

Obesity — like most other medical conditions — requires an “arsenal” of treatments, rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.

Body mass index (BMI) is a measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to most adult men and women. It does not measure body fat directly. BMI is an inexpensive and easy-to-perform ...

Our body type can determine how we lose weight or offer clues about our general health as a whole. Here's what women should ...

BMI (body mass index) is a rough measure of body composition but is not accurate for everyone. Learn about BMI’s uses and ...