Scientists have now discovered an alternative test that can be easily conducted at home using just a measuring tape. And it ...

Now, scientists have found a different test that can easily be done at home with just a measuring tape that could be far more ...

Muscle and fat weigh the same in pounds. The biggest difference between the two is that muscle is denser, making a person ...

Heart failure is a progressive condition that occurs when the heart muscle is damaged and can no longer pump enough blood and oxygen to the body’s other organs. It’s extremely common in the US, with ...

WE’RE a nation obsessed with weight. And it’s no wonder, with GPs forever urging us to step on the scales.  For years, heart ...

In India, the incidence of overweight and obesity is increasing, with recent estimates showing that 24% of women and 23% of men are overweight or obese. With lifestyle-based diseases on the rise, it ...

“BRI has been found to be superior in estimating risk for clinical endpoints including cardiometabolic disease, kidney ...

Women prioritise their health at all stages of life. The Body Mass Index (BMI) is a vital metric for tracking physical health ...

Not all children grow the same way. A new study from the Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) Program ...

Here’s how it works. While traditionally health has been measured by the Body Mass Index (BMI), a calculation that only takes into account your height and weight, the best smart scales up the ...