In 2021, over 15 million children and young adolescents and 172 million adults were overweight or obese. This represents a ...

A healthy weight isn’t one-size-fits-all Learn why body composition lifestyle and overall wellness matter more than just a ...

Lower body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference and higher high-density lipoprotein are seen in the decade preceding ...

Body fat (BF) percentage refers to the ratio of fat (adipose tissue) in the body in comparison to overall body weight. While ...

Perceived weight discrimination partially mediated the association between high BMI and future pain in middle-aged and older adults.

Fasting plasma glucose (FPG), age, body mass index (BMI), and male sex are all associated with development of diabetes.

As BMI is increasingly recognized as an imperfect way to measure health, UVA researchers share other metrics they rely upon.

Central obesity measures of waist circumference and waist-to-hip ratio appear to be more accurate and consistent indicators of colorectal cancer incidence compared with BMI, according to a study ...

Body weight and body mass index alone are not enough to predict whether someone will develop a metabolic disease. A new atlas of cells in fat tissue could help to explain why some overweight people ...

We break down the history behind BMI and how body fat percentage relates to your health. Read more to get a better ...