Understanding your body shape is not just about aesthetics, it can also offer clues on how to care for your body, choose the ...

New research shows that the social and academic environments of high school can leave a lasting imprint on adult body weight.

Understanding how many calories you need each day is essential when setting realistic and effective weight loss goals. With ...

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 ...

It could just be the luck of timing. Research found that the month you were conceived can predict your body shape. A study has landed on an interesting finding: Those conceived during certain ...

A team of astronomers has determined the shape of asteroid 2024 YR4 ... Researchers have been trying to accurately calculate the size of 2024 YR4 since its discovery, and this latest approximation ...

Could a winter conception shape your metabolism for life? A Japanese study reveals that exposure to cold before conception may ‘pre-program’ your body to burn more calories decades later.

Introduction: Despite accumulating evidence on central obesity and osteoporosis, the role of a body shape index (ABSI), a nonlinear index quantifying body shape via body mass index (BMI), waist ...

Fitness enthusiast Sue Griers believes she's in the peak condition of her life, boasting a body that becomes stronger ... "I think my legs are in better shape than they were in my twenties ...

These numbers were used to calculate each person’s BRI ... too short to capture the full effects of long-term changes in body shape. Additionally, most health outcomes were self-reported ...