Weight loss drugs and bariatric surgery may work differently, but they lead to surprisingly similar results inside the body.

Weight loss treatments do more than reduce weight, they subtly alter body composition, raising new scientific questions about their full impact.

Body composition is a key determinant of athletic performance and an essential parameter in the design of nutrition and training strategies. Traditionally, ...

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 ...

Adolescence is a period defined by rapid physical, emotional, and social change, and for many young people, it is also shaped by body image issues and weight stigma. Those experiences, researchers say ...

Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) is a widely adopted, non‐invasive technique used to estimate body composition by applying a low-level alternating electrical current through the body. This ...

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 ...

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 ...