Body fat percentage is even more accurate than other measurements like body mass index (BMI). It is also helpful in monitoring changes in the body as you age and determining the effectiveness of ...

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A new study suggests that the DNA some modern Japanese people have inherited from ancient hunter-gatherers may increase BMI.

As rates of obesity, as defined by body mass index (BMI), continue to climb in the United States, so have efforts to lose weight, including a new era of weight-loss drugs. Yet a new systematic review ...

A South Korean man has been found guilty of dodging his required military service after he binge ate for several months in ...

Whole milk intake is associated with lower body weight, BMI, and obesity risk in U.S. adults. This study challenges ...

It is possible to enjoy the holidays while maintaining a healthy lifestyle, says Dr. Nicole Saphier. The Fox News medical ...

A new study aimed at exploring the relationship between obesity and multiple sclerosis severity using genetic data finds that ...

GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) have the potential to negatively impact muscle mass because they can cause substantial ...

The binge-eating man dramatically increased his food intake over a period of three months in hopes of hitting a body mass ...

Postpartum diabetes risk was elevated among women with a history of gestational diabetes and a high-stable or inverse U-shaped BMI trajectory.

Daytime sleepiness is linked to higher body weight. Men with chronic sleepiness have consistently higher BMI, while women, ...