THE infamous beer belly – something you might joke about with your mates or have prodded by your partner with a wink. You ...

Obesity is defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation in different parts of the human body and it presents a risk to health. To assess obesity, different indices such as body mass index (BMI) ...

It’s a great day for those with a ‘dad bod,’ because according to a new study, it’s the body type women find most attractive.

New body composition tests are replacing BMI as a more accurate way to assess health and fitness. Measuring muscle mass and ...

A new study compares body mass index (BMI) with body fat percentage and finds the latter is far more reliable in predicting ...

This precision in risk prediction allows for targeted interventions, potentially reducing unnecessary treatments and improving clinical outcomes.

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For young adults, body fat percentage is a better predictor of 15-year mortality risk than body mass index (BMI), according ...

BMI fails to predict long-term mortality risk, while direct body fat measurement via bioelectrical impedance is a far more accurate indicator. The study, published in the Annals of Family Medicine, ...

When it comes to measuring weight, BMI is the acronym everyone loves to hate, but authors of a new study say a different ...