Losing just 6.5% of body weight in midlife may lower later risk of disease and premature death, new research shows.

If you’re curious about your own body composition, there are plenty of ways to measure it. Each method offers varying levels ...

WE’RE a nation obsessed with weight. And it’s no wonder, with GPs forever urging us to step on the scales.  For years, heart ...

After my last WiFi-enabled smart scale broke and refused to connect to the Internet anymore, I sought something simpler ...

While heart failure can be life-threatening, there are many reasons that lead to his condition. According to scientists from Sweden, it is not just how much you weigh but where all the fat is ...

This calculation categorizes individuals into specific weight ranges: A BMI between 25 and 29.9 indicates overweight status A BMI of 30 or greater signifies obesity To calculate your BMI, measure ...

While BMI can’t measure fat or distinguish it from muscle and bone, it does provide an overall picture of whether you’re in a suitable weight range for your height and age. You can use online ...

New research suggests that collagen may offer a low-cost, side-effect-free alternative to traditional weight-loss drugs. New ...

A new study from Lund University suggests that waist-to-height ratio is a more accurate predictor of heart failure risk than BMI. Presented at Heart Failure 2025, the research highlights how abdominal ...

If a higher body weight is affecting your ability to get around, or you have joint pain from arthritis, it can impair your quality of life, and that should also be considered, according to Dr. Richa ...