The air that women breathe up to three months before they become pregnant can have an effect on the future baby’s size. A ...

Instead of using the controversial body mass index, or BMI, to assess weight, an international group of scientists proposes ...

Understanding the definition of obesity: experts examine the limitations of body-mass index (BMI) and propose alternative measures for adiposity.

A global group of experts has suggested a new approach to diagnosing and treating obesity that does not rely solely on the ...

New Activin R-based medications can emerge as perfect solutions for balancing weight loss and muscle building, making a ...

The longtime reliance on BMI means that obesity is likely overdiagnosed, members of the Commission said. View on euronews ...

Research shows that people with a certain body shape face a higher risk of serious health problems compared to their ...

A new model utilizing simple anthropometric measurements provided a viable alternative to bioimpedance for assessing body fat ...

Research on a cohort of Chinese mothers and their children has found exposure to elevated levels of particulate matter in the ...

Despite the staggering impact of obesity on the Black community, columnist Justice B. Hill argues that the issue has been ...

A group of global experts is proposing a new way to define and diagnose obesity, reducing the emphasis on the controversial ...

A recent study revealed that aerobic fitness is more important than BMI when it comes to longevity. Experts explain why ...