Smart scales track changes in your muscle mass, body fat percentage and other health metrics — but how do they work?

A WOMAN who’s classed as borderline “obese” has hit out at the “flawed” BMI system. Hannah, who is 5ft 10in tall and a ...

Rising rates of heart disease are claiming more lives each year, and researchers now believe a lesser-known body measure may offer clues about your future heart health. In recent findings from a large ...

Bupa research has found three in four UK adults don't know their blood pressure, and half don't know their weight.

The average weight for women in the U.S. is 170.8 pounds, and the average height is 5 feet, 3 inches tall. These are mathematical calculations, so they don’t necessarily represent what’s typical or ...

Researchers have provided further evidence that a hormone responsible for regulating breast development acts as a risk factor ...

GlobalData predicts that tirzepatide is likely to be increasingly prescribed for broader cardiometabolic disease.

Results from the SUMMIT trial suggest that tirzepatide is as effective in preventing heart failure events in those with ...

Welcome to the BMI Calculator – a simple, effective tool to quickly check your Body Mass Index (BMI). Whether you’re working towards fitness goals, keeping an eye on your weight, or just curious about ...

A large majority of older Americans feel that health insurance – including Medicare – should cover anti-obesity medications, according to a new University of Michigan study.

Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust and University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust were rated 'red' in five of the last seven years, fresh analysis shows.

Background Cardiac surgery carries a heightened risk of bradyarrhythmias, but current permanent pacemaker (PPM) implantation ...