Body mass index (BMI) has long been considered flawed and imprecise. A newer metric, body roundness index (BRI) could be a ...

VO2 max is a key metric for many reasons. New research shows that fitness level is more important than bodyweight when it ...

According to new studies, measuring a person's 'body roundness index' shows promise as a way to measure obesity and health ...

The body mass index (BMI) has long been used to measure body fat, but its influence on breast cancer risk is more complex than previously thought.

Esophageal cancer remains a major health threat worldwide, with considerable regional disparities in incidence and mortality.

The U.S. is forecasted to fall in its global rankings below nearly all high-income and some middle-income countries. Drug use disorders, high body mass index, high blood sugar, and high blood pressure ...

Biomarkers of insulin resistance are risk factors for aortic stenosis (AS), according to a study published online Nov.

For years, body-mass-index (BMI), has been the health metric millions of us have been fixated on when it comes to determining the state of our health. But now experts say we should be focusing on ...

One study shows two-thirds of Americans are overweight or obese, but better access to health care and health technology could ...

He was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and hypertension, suffered from high cholesterol, and experienced constant headaches ...

Hours upon hours of daily sitting is hurting people’s health — even if they’re young and active, according to a study by the ...

A study reveals that weight loss can lead to significant healthcare savings, with 7% savings for a 5% BMI reduction and 30% ...