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Traditional conceptions of obesity might be in for a radical shift. In a new report published this week, a widely-supported group of scientists is pushing for substantial changes in how obesity is ...

Vital capacity (VC) is a measurement of the maximum amount of air you can fully inhale and fully exhale out of your lungs. If you have asthma, you may need to have your vital capacity measured ...

However, despite its limitations, BMI has served as a fairly valuable initial assessment tool in clinical settings, especially when combined with other measurements. Now, emerging evidence ...

A person with a larger waist-to-hip ratio faces an increased risk for developing type 2 diabetes, regardless of whether or not they are overweight. How to Measure Your Waist Circumference Getting an ...

Medically reviewed by Cara Beth Lee, MD When you hear the word "deformity," you may think of hidden-away characters in movies ...