The ratio of a person's waist measurement compared to their height is more reliable than body mass index (BMI) at predicting heart disease risk, according to new research from UPMC and University of ...

THE lure of the fat jab is clear to see, drastic weight loss fast – and seemingly without much effort. And the benefits ...

Or you can calculate your BMI yourself by using this formula: Take your weight (in pounds) and multiply it by 703. Divide ...

In this special episode of "Breakthrough Women in Science and Medicine," we meet Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford, an obesity ...

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.

The question has perplexed women for centuries: what makes them attractive? Now scientists say the secret is not the face, legs or body shape - it's the body's volume ...

Neck size is proving to be a powerful indicator of hidden health risks. Larger neck circumferences are associated with ...

MILLIONS of Brits who have been told they are perfectly healthy could actually be obese, scientists have revealed. BMI, has, until now, always been thought of as the final word when it comes to ...

Those with a BMI of 30 or greater are considered obese. But they can reduce the risk of disease with regular exercise and leading an active lifestyle.

Violence exposure has been associated with cardiovascular disease. Less is known about underlying mechanisms, including early cardiometabolic risk factors, and possible sex differences of such ...