A landmark study finds waist-to-height ratio more effective than BMI in identifying obesity risk, as central fat levels rise ...

The new generation of obesity medications are inducing greater weight loss than any prior pharmacotherapy. There is discussion now about how to support fat loss while protecting lean mass.“Lean mass ...

In a video, the two doctors refer to something called the string test. It involves taking a piece of string, standing on one ...

A pair of doctors have teamed up to show a simple trick which could be better tool to measure someone's health than body mass ...

A pair of doctors have revealed a simple trick that could be a better gauge of someone's health than the body mass index (BMI ...

This would not be the first time that public-health experts have prematurely celebrated the peak of America’s obesity crisis.

US scientists have designed a a free tool for adults aged between 30 and 59 to calculate their 30 year risk of developing the ...

After a decade testing PCs, routers, and home networks, I've seen what really causes slow speeds, and I can help you optimize your connection.

New criteria that put greater emphasis on body composition to diagnose obesity show greater prevalence of the disease in the ...

The idea of the “trophy wife” – when a rich man marries someone younger and more attractive – is seen as old-fashioned. But ...

Dr Shashank R. Joshi explains India’s hidden obesity crisis, where slim-looking individuals carry dangerous visceral fat that increases diabetes and metabolic risks.

Numerous companies offer tests, which may involve blood, urine or saliva collection, and can be very expensive. The results ...