An international team of doctors proposed a new way to define obesity that's not based solely on BMI. Here's what they ...

The condition is better measured by looking at factors like inflammation, insulin resistance, and glucose tolerance, ...

Waist circumference and waist-to-hip ratio show stronger links to colorectal cancer (CRC) than body mass index (BMI), a new ...

Over 75 medical organisations worldwide have endorsed the new definitions, reflecting a growing consensus for reform.

People recovering from eating disorders say the focus on weight and BMI can be triggering and counterproductive.

She was the classic case of being skinny fat, a person who has normal body weight but has a high percentage of body fat ...

When combined with poor blood flow in the heart, intermuscular adipose tissue can lead to serious health risks, as per a new study.

Heart attack warning as danger of ‘hidden’ body fat highlighted by new study - Researchers found that women with high levels ...

A group of global experts is proposing a new way to define and diagnose obesity, reducing the emphasis on the controversial ...

Research found that every one per cent increase in muscle fat was associated with an increase of two per cent in risk of ...