Obesity, a new report recommends, should be diagnosed by an individual’s body fat percentage, not weight, which was the norm ...

Body-weight cycling (also known as yo-yo dieting) has been shown to significantly increase the risk of kidney disease in people with type 1 diabetes, regardless of body mass index (BMI) and other ...

BMI is widely used as a marker of health, but it turns out that it's not all that accurate -- especially for people of color.

El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-A new definition of obesity, published in the Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology Journal, proposes a new definition that moves beyond body mass index (BMI). Dr. Jorge Acosta, the ...

Both high-protein and low-carb diets are effective for weight loss. Consuming more protein may be the most important factor ...

A new study led by researchers from Peking University, published in Health Data Science, reveals a sharp rise in the burden of early-onset type 2 ...

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New research shows being fit matters more than your weight when it comes to living longer. A groundbreaking study of 400,000 people reveals why doctors should focus less on BMI and more on measuring ...

Consistently tracking your weight is the best thing to do on a fitness journey. Keep a tab on it with the best smart scales tested and reviewed by CNET health experts. I'm a Fitness & Nutrition ...