New body composition tests are replacing BMI as a more accurate way to assess health and fitness. Measuring muscle mass and ...

Dengue fever cases nearly double across U.S. in 2024, with California seeing local transmission amid rising Aedes mosquito ...

A new study compares body mass index (BMI) with body fat percentage and finds the latter is far more reliable in predicting ...

This precision in risk prediction allows for targeted interventions, potentially reducing unnecessary treatments and improving clinical outcomes.

The 'go-to' way many clinicians measure healthy weight may be deeply flawed, according to new research. A population study from the University of Florida (UF) has found that BMI, or body mass index, ...

A new study reports that measurements that detect body fat are a more accurate predictor of mortality risk than body mass ...

The National Center for Health Statistics measured adults and children to see weight, height and other size trends ...

Assess your risk of contracting H1N1 swine flu with our easy-to-use Swine Flu Risk Calculator. Identify risk factors, ...

Medically reviewed by Amelia MacIntyre, DO The average weight for men 20 years and older in the United States is just under 200 pounds, at 199.8 pounds. Though it's helpful to understand, the average ...

A high BMI is an indicator for overweight or obesity. Obesity and being overweight can increase your risk of health issues, including cancer, stroke, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes.

Specific recommendations for adolescents (<18 years) Prepregnancy BMI cut-points based on CDC BMI charts; weight gain in upper range of the recommended values Prepregnancy BMI cut-points based on ...