Humans with relatively more fat hidden in and around their muscles face a higher risk of death or hospitalization from heart ...

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

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

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 ...

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

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 ...

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

Findings indicate a 12.8% 10-year diabetes risk, driven by fasting plasma glucose, age, sex, and BMI, highlighting the need ...

Hers shares information about the average weight for women in the U.S., what women believe the ideal weight is, and the ...

Noted music executive Ben Vaughn, 49, has died. The president and CEO of Warner Chappell Music Nashville backed hits such as ...

Women, in particular ... way to assess the risk for obesity-related health issues than the Body Mass Index (BMI), Stanford says, which is based on height and weight alone.