Many commercial biological age tests collect genetic information through saliva samples or oral swabs. For accurate measurements, however, blood samples are typically necessary according to a new ...

Body weight and body mass index alone are not enough to predict whether someone will develop a metabolic disease. A new atlas of cells in fat tissue could help to explain why some overweight people ...

As many as 40% of Americans are obese, putting them at an increased risk for high blood pressure, diabetes, stroke, heart disease and certain cancers, according to the CDC. New research from the ...

A new study suggests that diets high in fast food, processed red meat, and soda but low in fruits and vegetables may be linked to faster biological aging.

Although obese individuals are at greater risk of diabetes, high blood pressure or high cholesterol, not all obese people ...

We break down the history behind BMI and how body fat percentage relates to your health. Read more to get a better ...

Researchers have discovered a new type of tissue, a soft and flexible ‘fatty cartilage’ that could revolutionize the ...

Time-restricted eating may not add additional benefit in visceral adipose tissue reduction over the Mediterranean diet.

The benefits of more protein in the diet extend beyond muscle. Protein-containing foods also provide other essential nutrients such as vitamins, minerals and fibre from grain sources, and can help you ...

Pioglitazone was associated with a lower risk of developing skin ulcers in patients with Werner disease in a Japanese study, ...

That test could help identify patients at greatest risk for potentially deadly cardiac problems such as coronary artery ...