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BMI is a measure of body weight relative to height. The goal for most people is to have a BMI that’s over 18 and under 25.

A government shutdown threatens federal funding for childcare programs that provide nutritious meals to low-income children.

The obesity rate in the U.S. has seen a marked decline over the last three years, as the share of Americans who report using ...

At 60 years, I weigh 70 kilograms. Kindly let me know how to put on weight.Ngozi (by SMS)It would have been good if you also sent me your height. This would have been useful to calculate your BMI ...

Probiotics may help with weight loss by supporting a balanced gut microbiome. Studies have shown probiotics to lower body fat ...

The RunStar 8E SmartScan Pro Body Fat Scale not only tracks over 21 body composition stats, but can also measure the ...

A new study has found that how you sleep, including duration and snoring, could be accelerating the ageing process in your brain ...

A new definition of obesity endorsed by 76 health organizations could dramatically increase the number of Americans considered obese, researchers said.

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MEN with suspected prostate cancer will be able to get a diagnosis on the NHS within a day, under “game-changing” new trials.

IT’S not your imagination – everyone really is getting thinner. From the girls’ WhatsApp chat to your gym’s changing room, the ‘mystery’ weight loss epidemic is in full swing. The culprit?