Coffee may have unexpected health benefits, particularly in men.

A new study suggests that belly fat may be a better predictor of heart disease risk than BMI alone, highlighting the importance of looking beyond weight when assessing cardiovascular health.

BMI cannot tell muscle from fat. These age-banded reference numbers can.

With New Year's resolutions in full swing, lots of Americans are committing to being more fit and losing weight. One stubborn area that many of us will be battling is that squishy part around our ...

D.C.'s #1-ranked trainer Jacob Siwicki shares 4 daily exercises to firm side fat after 60 and build core strength.

Big Bertha was also known as Fat Bertha. It was named after Frau Krupp von Behlen, who gave her name to a large cannon that ...

The size of a person's midsection is a better indicator of cardiovascular disease risk than body mass index (BMI) alone, according to a study published in JACC. BMI has traditionally been used to ...

Full-fat dairy may be healthier than conventional advice has suggested. In a 12-week study, adults who ate three servings a ...

If the number on the scale has gone down, it might not be for the reason you want. Most of the time, when you aim to lose weight, you're probably seeking fat loss, or reducing excess body fat to ...

Fat gives us energy and helps us absorb certain vitamins. colnihko/ Shutterstock You’d be forgiven for being confused about whether or not you should eat fat. For a long time, people were told to stay ...