Body composition assessment techniques play a critical role in both clinical practice and sports science by providing quantitative insights into the distribution of fat, muscle, bone, and water in the ...

New approaches to obesity treatment are emerging as scientists target underexplored metabolic pathways with the help of artificial intelligence. Demand for better obesity medicines is rising quickly, ...

An analysis of 52 studies finds that after transitioning, trans women’s fitness levels are comparable to those of cisgender women.

A novel 3D body shape method promises accessible and accurate body composition predictions, potentially transforming how we monitor health over time and detect risks. Body meshes fitted to DXA. DXA ...

Competitive bodybuilding is an arena where athletes meticulously manage their body composition and nutrition to achieve an optimised aesthetic and functional physique. The discipline involves a ...

Body mass index (BMI) may not be the most accurate predictor of death risk. A new study from the University of Florida found that BMI — a measurement that is commonly used to determine whether a ...

Both the new weight loss drugs and bariatric (weight loss) surgery improve body composition in patients with obesity by inducing a moderate loss of fat-free mass (including lean muscle) along with a ...

Whether you engage in physical activity on a regular basis or one-to-two days a week, both options produce weight loss suggests a new study titled "The Associations of 'Weekend Warrior' and Regularly ...