These are the best smart scales to buy in every category, from Withings Body and Garmin Index S2 to Renpho Elis 1.

A new study reports that measurements that detect body fat are a more accurate predictor of mortality risk than body mass ...

New research reveals that excess weight is linked to an especially high risk of developing breast cancer in postmenopausal ...

After my last WiFi-enabled smart scale broke and refused to connect to the Internet anymore, I sought something simpler ...

However, the best smart scales can give you a better insight into your overall health by considering your weight, muscle mass, bone density, body fat percentage and even your hydration status.

Challenging traditional weight-focused care, the limits of lifestyle interventions and urges for more inclusive, health-centred approach.

BMI, or body mass index, is an outdated measurement that fails to properly identify health risks, according to a new study.

Body mass index The body mass index (BMI), or Quetelet index, is a controversial statistical measurement which compares a person's weight and height.

The NHS rollout of Wegovy and Mounjaro will be scaled up, the Government has promised – without setting a date for when it ...

According to NHS guidelines, this gives Katie a body mass index (BMI) of 17.2, categorising her as underweight. The health ...

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Researchers have discovered that people who continue to lose and regain weight, a process referred to as weight cycling, are ...