New recommendations on how to define obesity would reduce the emphasis on body mass index and also take into account health ...

The number does not capture a person's muscle mass; where on their body fat is stored; or how their race, ethnicity and ...

Is obesity a disease? How could it be better defined? A commission of 56 global experts from 'The Lancet' magazine has set ...

He lost 40 pounds with intermittent fasting and weight training. How much would shedding 10 more pounds to achieve a Body ...

Body composition refers to the percentages body fat, bone, and lean tissue mass (basically, the muscle, organs, water, and ...

For years, medical experts have defined obesity primarily based on body mass index, which measures stored fat by calculating ...

Researchers identify a significant association between sugar-sweetened beverage tax and BMI changes among adults living in ...

Findings indicate a 12.8% 10-year diabetes risk, driven by fasting plasma glucose, age, sex, and BMI, highlighting the need ...

Lizzo not only revealed that she achieved her 'weight release' goal — she also lost many BMI points and body fat percentage ...

Heart disease remains the top killer of Americans as risk factors continue to grow. Get the latest statistics from the ...

Your weight tells only part of the story. Body composition reveals the real truth about health, fitness, and longevity beyond the scale.