BMI is a widely used tool for assessing obesity, but it has limitations. It doesn't account for muscle mass, fat distribution or bone density. Experts suggest using it alongside other measures for ...

Three GPs told The Post their patients had been rejected for general and orthopaedic surgeries, based on BMI. Doctor Sarah Leilua says it seems they're not willing to see patients who would go on ...

The high prevalence of sarcopenia in patients with ovarian and endometrial cancers underscores the importance of early ...

A recently published LongITools study led by the University of Oulu identified two new childhood BMI patterns, challenging ...

TWO telltale signs of dementia that have nothing to do with memory could appear up to 11 years before typical symptoms, ...

Objective Glenohumeral (GH) osteoarthritis (OA) is the third most common large joint disease, after hip and knee OA. This ...

Healthy snacks can be an important part of a weight loss eating plan. These snacks for weight loss can provide nutrients and ...

Central obesity measures of waist circumference and waist-to-hip ratio appear to be more accurate and consistent indicators ...

(In adults, an unhealthy weight is defined as a BMI of 25 or higher, and obesity is defined as a ... In 2023, 12.6% of high school students reported current use of any tobacco product, compared to ...

The body of a 16-year-old boy who was last seen swimming in a river has been found. Emergency services were called to the Macquarie River, near Sandy Beach Rd, in Dubbo, following reports of a ...