Body mass index (BMI) is a widely-used screening tool to estimate body fat using height and weight. It categorizes people as “underweight,” “normal weight,” “overweight” and “obese” based on these ...

The start of a new year for many means the start of a new health and fitness journey. Claire Edgemon, senior registered dietitian at Baylor College of Medicine, provides insight on how knowing your ...

Changes in Body Mass Index (BMI) during adolescence play an important role in the association between air pollution exposure and insulin resistance, according to a new study led by investigators from ...

Establishing a consistent sleep schedule for a toddler can be one of the most challenging aspects of child rearing, but it also may be one of the most important. Research findings from a team ...

A novel study of twins who have significant intrapair differences in body mass index (BMI) shows that in the majority of cases, the twin with the higher BMI is the one that veers from their genetic ...

Today is Anti-obesity day. Obesity affects millions in India, but some people remain metabolically healthy despite extra ...

Silver Spring, Maryland, Feb. 21, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Many studies have established that, on average, people regard leaner females and males as more attractive. Despite these overall trends, ...