With a healthy BMI, a good diet and healthy habits, Gail had an unlikely profile for a heart attack - which meant she was not ...

The prevalence of obesity in India was lower than in other countries but now it's increasing, Rachel Batterham, senior vice ...

The Intersection of Obesity and Plastic Surgery Obesity within the United States has become a huge public health venture, ...

New research published in the European Heart Journal reveals that 'muscle fat' around muscles can increase the risk of death ...

As part of an eight-year study of 6,200 men and women, researchers identified four simple steps we can all take now to ensure ...

New research from the UK Biobank has uncovered significant differences in how obesity affects bone health in older men and women, potentially changing how healthcare providers approach osteoporosis ...

There’s no “perfect” or “better” body shape, experts agree — yet you still might find yourself wondering what your body shape ...

Not getting adequate sleep could have vastly different outcomes for men and women. The former face a higher risk of ...

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

What is a BMI calculator? How do I calculate my BMI? Benefits of a BMI calculator Body Mass Index (BMI), also known as an obesity indicator, can help medical experts determine if their patient is ...

Many adolescents and young women gain weight in the years after breast reduction surgery – particularly those who were at a healthy body mass index (BMI) before surgery, reports a paper in the ...