GLP-1 drugs have been accused of stealing muscle along with fat, but the evidence suggests the scare may say more about ...

New research presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity in Istanbul, Turkey (12-15 May) shows that higher body ...

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 ...

For years, medical experts have defined obesity primarily based on body mass index, which measures stored fat by calculating height and weight, to determine a person’s health risks. Major public ...

Caroline Roberts writes articles and notifications for CNET. She studies English at Cal Poly, and loves philosophy, Karl the Fog and a strong cup of black coffee. We break down the history behind BMI ...

Eli Lilly's GLP-1 drug tirzepatide yields greater weight loss on average than Novo ‌Nordisk's semaglutide, but at a greater ...

A body fat scale can measure body fat percentage, muscle mass, bone density, and more. But they’re not always accurate. Here’s what to know about body fat scales and our top choices. A body fat scale ...

If your current health goal isn't just to lose weight, but also to lose fat and gaining muscle, it may seem contradictory to what you've been taught. Instead, you may want to consider body ...