As awareness about health and fitness continues to grow, tracking metrics like Body Mass Index (BMI) has become an essential ...

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

Diabetes is often misunderstood as a condition that only affects overweight individuals, but this is far from the truth. Even ...

A 26-year-old man was convicted of deliberately gaining weight to avoid military service. The court ruled both had acted ...

A South Korean man has been convicted of evading compulsory military service by eating so much he became too obese to fight.

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 ...

This study explores urinary pentosidine as a potential biomarker for muscle strength and physical performance in young men, ...

For decades, body mass index (BMI) has been the go-to metric for dietitians and nutritionists to determine appropriate meal plans and weight-loss strategies. However, a new metric, the body roundness ...

Forget everything you thought you knew about weight and health. Scientists say that being "fit" at any weight is more ...

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As populations age, the prevalence of sarcopenia—a progressive loss of muscle mass and function—has become an increasingly ...

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