The complete blood count routine test provides a snapshot of your body's blood production and immunity. The test measures a variety of components in your blood, including red blood cells, white blood ...

The proposed new definition of obesity incorporates body mass index (BMI) with other measurements like waist circumference.

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For people trying to build healthier relationships with their bodies, smart scales shift the conversation by measuring body ...

BMI is not an accurate way to measure body weight or health because it does not account for body fat percentage or body fat distribution.

Many smartwatch makers now gear their products and features for people who want to keep tabs on their bodies; this is how the ...

Those with a BMI of 30 or greater are considered obese. But they can reduce the risk of disease with regular exercise and leading an active lifestyle.

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced on Tuesday that there would be new, strict fitness standards enforced on the U.S.

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

A new online calculator has revealed how much energy bills will rise for millions of UK families from today after the Ofgem price cap rose by more than expected. The average energy bill for a ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Even the most dedicated gym-goers sometimes take an ...