New research suggests that a larger waist circumference is a bigger risk factor than body mass index (BMI) for ...

Scientists have spotted unique subtypes of fat cells in the human body, and by unraveling their functions, they found that the cells may play a role in obesity. "Finding these [fat] subtypes is ...

Your ideal body fat percentage can depend on your age, sex, and activity level. Tracking movement and calories can help determine your body’s healthiest weight. No number is a complete picture ...

Critics are once again questioning the efficacy of BMI as a tool for diagnosing obesity, suggesting that a more holistic ...

From just four smartphone photographs, the app constructs a three-dimensional model of the human body from which it can determine body composition—how and where fat and muscle tissues are ...

Channing Tatum posted three photos of himself on Instagram on Friday, March 21, as he reflected on his fluctuating body ...

A new international study led by scientists from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev has characterized the populations of fat cells in various fat tissues in the human body. Using innovative ...

Dr. Valerie Cholet is a Professor of Kinesiology. She earned her doctorate at Penn State University and has taught in higher education for over 20 years. Her areas of specialization include ...

Increasing your protein intake and incorporating strength training into your routine can help you lose body fat and increase muscle mass. Body composition refers to the amount of fat and fat-free ...

This approach aims to provide more accurate assessments of body fat and muscle distribution, ... Lewy bodies are a hallmark of Parkinson's disease (PD) and other related neurological conditions.