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 ...

The global prevalence of OA attributed to high BMI has steadily increased over the past 3 decades, particularly among women and in high-SDI regions.

Objectives This study aimed to estimate the combined effects of long-term fine particulate matter (PM 2.5) exposure and ...

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

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, ...

Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. may be ripe in a year. At that time, setmelanotide should be approved for HO in the U.S. and ...

Doctors should provide high quality, evidence based care reflecting individual preferences and needs, regardless of weight, argue Juan Franco and colleagues Doctors have traditionally recommended ...

It’s scary to think that we may have been using a surrogate — BMI — that may not have been all that accurate over the years," ...

A new University of Florida Health study shows that body mass index, or BMI—commonly used to measure obesity and health ...

Medically reviewed by Amelia MacIntyre, DO The average weight for men 20 years and older in the United States is just under 200 pounds, at 199.8 pounds. Though it's helpful to understand, the average ...