“Ooooh, she thick!” That’s usually a phrase that is used in a good way. Some men say they don’t want a woman who is too ...

That familiar shadow of self-doubt often casts itself over us, threatening to overshadow our capabilities. Imagine walking ...

YOU’VE been ‘good’ all day – eating clean, avoiding the biscuit tin, swapping sugars for sweetener and you even skipped ...

A new study from Lund University suggests that waist-to-height ratio is a more accurate predictor of heart failure risk than BMI. Presented at Heart Failure 2025, the research highlights how abdominal ...

Turkey has launched a nationwide campaign to measure citizens’ weight in public to combat its rising obesity rates — a move ...

Losing just 6.5% of body weight in midlife may lower later risk of disease and premature death, new research shows.

Discover the differences between overweight and obesity, learn accurate measurement techniques, and find practical strategies ...

For reduced risk of chronic disease and a better chance at a longer life, midlife weight loss may be helpful, a new study ...

Anthropometry is the study of the human body’s composition, which includes measurements of height, weight, and shape ... but they should not serve as a measure of self-worth.

With rates of obesity in Ireland rising, Dr Grace O’Malley, clinical lead for the CHI child and adolescent obesity service, explains how to tell if a child is obese and how to instil healthier habits ...

"Your footwear should fit snugly, but not tight," says Findlay. "Ensure they support your arches, reduce lift in the heel, ...

WE’RE a nation obsessed with weight. And it’s no wonder, with GPs forever urging us to step on the scales.  For years, heart ...