Being in shape is far more crucial for a long, healthy life than being slim. That’s the conclusion of the largest, most ...

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.

Women are advised to prioritise their bone health, as they are more susceptible to conditions like stress fractures, which is ...

A group of 58 researchers is calling for a new, better way to measure obesity and excess body fat that goes beyond BMI.