Share on Pinterest Compared to BMI scores, body-fat percentages were a stronger predictor of the 15-year mortality risk of young adults, a new study found. Thana Prasongsin/Getty Images A new study ...

BMI is still commonly used to assess obesity even though research has shown it's not necessarily a reliable metric. A new study proposes doctors instead use technology that can measure body fat. Body ...

People with higher body mass indexes say they're relieved by experts' new guidance to downplay the use of BMI in diagnosing people with weight problems or obesity. Want to know if your body fat is in ...

Plus, studies show that a high-protein diet can help with losing fat and gaining muscle at the same time. Research shows that, while in a calorie deficit, consuming more protein than you normally ...

During the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Ilona Maher was a breakout star, an athletic marvel who possessed an astonishing combination of speed and strength. As the 27-year-old member of Team ...

To anyone following the brouhaha surrounding fitness standards across the U.S. military, the Air Force’s six-month delay in resuming body composition measurements comes as no surprise. Three years ...

Whoop users can now track body composition, including lean body mass and body fat. The Whoop app will also display weekly, monthly, and 6-month Lean Body Mass and Weight Trends to help users better ...

Adjusted body weight is used to calculate weight, which considers lean and fat mass. This tool can help provide more precise medical and nutritional assessments. Healthcare professionals often use ...

Alice Bullas receives funding from UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship Scheme, for a project on 'evaluation of body measurement methods for children living with obesity'. She is affiliated with the ...