A comprehensive review found that being out of shape greatly increased the risk of dying prematurely — regardless of age or ...

Body mass index (BMI) is a measure of someone’s weight compared to their height whereas body fat percentage is a measure of ...

By itself, it’s not enough, but body mass index has years of evidence behind it and still has a place in clinical assessments ...

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New book exposes cancer diet myths, debunks misconceptions about fasting, sugar, and dairy, and advocates evidence-based ...

“These findings suggest that BMI and obesity prevalence in the U.S. decreased in 2023 for the first time in more than a decade,” the authors write. “The most notable decrease was in the South, which ...

Walmart stores in the region will be participating in a Wellness Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.

HealthDay News — Racial and ethnic disparities are seen in the use of obesity-management medications, according to a study published online Dec. 17 in the Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health ...

"This tells us that it’s much more important, all things considered, to focus on the fitness aspect” of health and longevity, ...

New research shows Body Roundness Index strongly predicts cardiovascular disease risk, offering better insights than traditional measures.