The military’s new height to waist standards aim to better measure health and readiness, but raise concerns about fairness, ...

A recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealed that Americans are about 15 lbs. (7 kilograms) heavier than they were two decades ago but that Americans' average height ...

Obesity has long been established as a risk factor for cancer, particularly when it’s stored in certain areas of the body. Now, new research suggests that a larger waist circumference is a bigger risk ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Ever wondered how body fat is calculated? There are lots of ways to do it, including smart scales ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. We’ll start at the very beginning: Body mass index (BMI) is a measure of someone’s weight compared to their height whereas body fat ...

Measuring children's neck circumference could provide a quick, simple way to screen them for weight problems, a new study suggests. Such screening is recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task ...

The size of this body part can reveal the hidden truth about your heart’s health - Doctors are increasingly looking beyond ...