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Body mass index (BMI) is a number based on height and weight that can help estimate whether someone is at a healthy weight. For most adults, BMI is a useful guide, but it doesn’t tell the whole story.

A new study shows non-standard infant formulas may increase early weight gain and BMI in babies compared to standard formulas ...

Ali Hussain has a background that consists of a career in finance with large financial institutions and in journalism covering business. Suzanne is a content marketer, writer, and fact-checker. She ...

It’s just the science for me. Calories in versus calories out. Ozempic works because you eat less food,” singer Lizzo said to ...

A new study links 9/11 toxic dust exposure to blood cell mutations and a higher risk of leukemia in first responders, ...

Scientists tracked 14 elite endurance athletes for a year and found a metabolic ceiling: no one sustained more than 2.5× ...

Body recomposition is the method you want to follow if you're looking to drop fat and gain muscle at the same time. This approach will help you get stronger and create a leaner build -- and you don't ...

Adam Hayes, Ph.D., CFA, is a financial writer with 15+ years Wall Street experience as a derivatives trader. Besides his extensive derivative trading expertise, Adam is an expert in economics and ...

Excess body weight is linked to an increased risk of many types of cancer. It’s not clear yet if losing weight (on purpose) ...

Background Data on cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) in psoriatic arthritis (PsA) are scarce. This study aimed to determine the ...