Despite the latter overcoming some of the drawbacks of the former, experts say it’s not that simple, or maybe even necessary, ...

The link between body fat distribution and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s is drawing growing ...

Explore how overweight and obesity are classified using BMI and other methods and understand the limitations of relying on ...

Despite widespread criticism, BMI continues to be the go-to for measuring some health risks. Now the "body roundness index" ...

Excess body fat plays a role in postmenopausal hormone receptor-positive breast cancer, which could be underestimate ...

Increased body fat elevates estrogen production, potentially fueling growth of hormone-positive breast cancers, researchers ...

A recent study has found a possible connection between the amount of caffeine in your blood and your body fat levels. This ...

Around 40% of postmenopausal hormone positive breast cancer cases may be linked to excess body fat, suggests Spanish research ...

Flawed definitions of obesity can harm health outcomes, research indicates. The medical community is taking notice ...

"Fat stored around the stomach [means] your ... At one time or another, most people have calculated their body mass index or had it done for them. But despite its widespread use, it can't ...