The number of U.S. adults with severe obesity increased from 2013 to 2023, according to a research letter published online Feb. 13 in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
For years, mainstream health has pushed the idea that being thin equals being healthy—and that being "thick" is unhealthy.
Body mass index, or BMI, is computed by dividing your weight by your height (squared). It is generally used to help you determine your risk of having various types of health problems as you age. Being ...
Lower body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference and higher high-density lipoprotein are seen in the decade preceding diagnosis of dementia.
BMI is a widely used tool for assessing obesity, but it has limitations. It doesn't account for muscle mass, fat distribution or bone density. Experts suggest using it alongside other measures for ...
You’ve probably seen the body shape charts that tell you to grab a measuring tape, take five different measurements, and then magically know your shape. But what if that method isn’t working for you?
Higher BMI in early adulthood and midlife is linked to better memory performance, particularly in men and Black Americans, ...
Family planning and reproductive success are based on fertility health. To maintain optimal fertility, it is crucial to know ...
The Withings Body Scan is available to buy now for a recommended retail price of £349.95/ $425/ AU$692 from Withings and ...