Women most often ranked male bodies more attractive when they exhibited a higher shoulder-to-hip ratio (i.e. a V-shape) and a ...

Men assess potential rivals that have a larger penis as more of a threat, both physically and sexually, according to a study by Upama Aich at the University of Western Australia and colleagues, ...

A 5-year-old boy in Louisiana died weighing just 19 pounds, a weight more typical of an infant than a kindergartner, after what investigators describe as prolonged and extreme neglect. Authorities say ...

The move replaces traditional height-and-weight tables as the primary measure of body fat standards.

To pass the new standards, a service member’s waist measurement can be only slightly more than half of their height.

Here’s what to know about body composition numbers and what these metrics mean for your health and performance.

The idea for the Sept 12 interactive graphic Inside The Confusing World Of Women’s Clothing Sizes stemmed from project lead Stephanie Adeline’s personal frustrations with shopping for clothes. After ...

As an editor and writer who has contributed to many national and local publications, Nicole Gregory enjoys communicating clearly on critical health topics so that readers can make informed choices for ...

BMI is still commonly used to assess obesity even though research has shown it's not necessarily a reliable metric. A new study proposes doctors instead use technology that can measure body fat. Body ...

When it comes to measuring weight, BMI is the acronym everyone loves to hate. Health professionals have long used body mass index as a quick screening tool to fast-track certain patients into a “code ...

Mentioning body size when it’s not relevant can contribute to antifat attitudes and behavior and create harm. For example, unnecessarily discussing weight in the context of health may imply that high ...