A new study has found that people with fat hidden inside their muscles may have a higher risk of heart attacks, heart failure, or even...

Skeletal muscle fat infiltration (IMAT) is linked to coronary microvascular dysfunction and increased cardiovascular risk, independent of BMI and...

A group of global experts is proposing a new way to define and diagnose obesity, reducing the emphasis on the controversial body mass index and...

What is pre-clinical obesity? A new report redefines obesity using broader criteria than body mass index (BMI), focusing on organ function and body...

What is pre-clinical obesity? A new report redefines obesity using broader criteria than body mass index (BMI), focusing on organ function and body...

Highlights: Obesity should no longer be diagnosed solely based on body mass index (BMI); advanced body fat meas

Highlights: Obesity should no longer be diagnosed solely based on body mass index (BMI); advanced body fat meas

THURSDAY, Jan. 23, 2025 -- A well-marbled steak is highly prized for grilling, but those sort of fat deposits in human muscles can be deadly, a new...

Healthy eating isn’t just about looking good or losing weight—it’s about keeping your body strong and protecting it from serious health problems...

For decades, the body mass index (BMI) has been used by physicians as a quick and simple way to assess whether a patient’s weight presents a health...