A new study redefines obesity, revealing higher health risks for millions. The updated criteria include measures of body fat ...

The new approach would label someone as being obese if they have a BMI over 40 or other signs of weight-related health ...

The average weight for men is remarkably clear. The average weight is slightly lower for the 20-29 age group, just under 190 ...

Men with HIV and severe sleep-disordered breathing experience the greatest sleep disruption, with lower efficiency, more light sleep, and unstable sleep stages.

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 66-year-old male who often experiences achiness in my lower joints (hip arthritis and occasional knee ...

I am a 66-year-old male who often experiences achiness in my lower joints (hip arthritis and occasional knee pain).

A healthy body fat percentage is between 14% and 31% for women and 10% to 25% for men. However, these are just averages and ...

New research shows fat distribution predicts premature cardiovascular ageing more than BMI, revealing why visceral and liver fat harm the heart while lower-body fat protects women before menopause.

Overweight and obesity are defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a medical condition that occurs when there is an abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a health risk. It is ...