Researchers at Leipzig University and the University of Gothenburg have developed a novel approach to assessing an individual ...

People of normal weight may also be at risk of diabetes and similar diseases. A study from the University of Gothenburg ...

Obesity is by far the most common risk factor for type 2 diabetes, but one in five people diagnosed with the disease are of a normal weight. A new test promises a novel way to estimate diabetes risk ...

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For decades, health experts have relied on body mass index (BMI), a ratio of weight to height, to classify people as underweight, normal weight, overweight or obese. But sometimes, you need more than ...

If you've ever stood on a scale at the doctor's office only to be told your health status based on a single number, you're ...

Body Mass Index BMI or Body weight - which one is a more accurate health indicator A fitness coach answers for you ...

RALEIGH, N.C. — Carolina Hurricanes’ captain Rod Brind’Amour is a fitness fanatic, often stretching, riding a stationary bike and lifting weights — on the same day the team practices. It’s a regimen ...