Body mass index (BMI) may not be the most accurate predictor of death risk. A new study from the University of Florida found that BMI — a measurement that is commonly used to determine whether a ...

Researchers at the University of California, Irvine Joe C. Wen School of Population & Public Health have identified how the ...

Both the new weight loss drugs and bariatric (weight loss) surgery improve body composition in patients with obesity by inducing a moderate loss of fat-free mass (including lean muscle) along with a ...

A recent study introduces an innovative method for analyzing body composition using advanced 3D imaging and deep learning techniques. This approach aims to provide more accurate assessments of body ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The impact of biologic therapy on body composition in patients with severe asthma differs by sex. At 12 months, ...

In the world of fitness, visible abs are often held up as the ultimate sign of health and fitness. But current research is challenging this assumption. Modern fitness science emphasizes that abdominal ...

Many gym buffs like full-body training because you can train multiple muscle groups in one session. Others prefer to split their workouts, doing an upper body session earlier in the week and a lower ...

Researchers at the UAB are conducting a study to investigate how daily consumption of types of foods influences body weight and composition and other outcomes related to the risk of certain diseases.