New research suggests that a larger waist circumference is a bigger risk factor than body mass index (BMI) for ...

The two-year test may bring the Navy - and perhaps the other services - closer to scientific consensus on the best way to measure body fat.

Along with counting steps via fitness trackers like Fitbit or Apple Watch, Silicon Valley professionals can track their fat versus lean mass right outside work, at increasingly popular "testing-to ...

Critics are once again questioning the efficacy of BMI as a tool for diagnosing obesity, suggesting that a more holistic ...

Increasing your protein intake and incorporating strength training into your routine can help you lose body fat and increase muscle mass. Body composition refers to the amount of fat and fat-free ...

Discover 4 science-backed strength exercises that boost metabolism and target stubborn belly fat after 40. Transform your body with expert Melissa Neill's proven program.

California’s physical fitness test, a fixture in schools for 25 years, is set to be eliminated because it measures students’ body fat, too often inciting shame and anxiety among students, under a ...