Researchers have developed a smartphone app that uses machine learning to accurately determine body composition—which is ...

THE size of a man’s waist may be a better indicator of his likelihood of developing cancer than body mass index (BMI), a new ...

Critics are once again questioning the efficacy of BMI as a tool for diagnosing obesity, suggesting that a more holistic ...

Body circumference measurements and body fat scales that use bioelectrical impedance are both methods you can do on your own. While not as accurate as skinfold measurements taken by a trained ...

These issues are becoming increasingly important with the emergence of the GLP-1 agonist class of drugs, which include ...

Y our body fat percentage is a key indicator that goes beyond just the number on the scale. According to Dr. Steven ...

Body size and excess weight, conventionally assessed using body mass index (BMI), are well-established risk factors for many ...

Body mass index (BMI) was almost three times more likely to classify children as overweight than waist circumference-to-height ratio, according to a new study.

New research presented at the Congress on Obesity reveals significant differences in body composition among people with ...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered a sweeping, military-wide review of physical fitness and grooming standards with the apparent aim of making the military a stricter and less accommodating ...

The best smart scales on the market track your body composition, heart rate, and BMI, and can show you your progress over time at the click of a button. All of the best smart scales will have a ...