Menopause shifts body composition towards lower lean mass and higher central fat, with changes being most pronounced in women ...

Kids and teens with a high body mass index (BMI) were 29 times more likely to have a high fat mass index compared with youths who had lower BMIs, making the controversial metric a "very good screening ...

In a recent study published in The Lancet Public Health, researchers investigated the associations between early adulthood body mass index (BMI) and cardiovascular diseases in a Chinese population and ...

In a recent study published in the International Journal of Obesity, researchers investigated the effect of genetic factors on the differences in the body mass index (BMI) observed in populations with ...

The 'go-to' way many clinicians measure healthy weight may be deeply flawed, according to new research. A population study from the University of Florida (UF) has found that BMI, or body mass index, ...

If you've ever stood on a scale at the doctor's office only to be told your health status based on a single number, you're ...

Higher fasting insulin levels in perimenopause are associated with a younger age of onset and longer duration of VMS.

High midlife insulin leads to earlier and longer hot flashes, night sweats, and cold sweats. Find out how insulin levels ...

Waltham — February 21, 2024 — For women undergoing autologous breast reconstruction – reconstruction using the patient's own tissues, rather than implants – the risks of overall and specific ...