New body composition tests are replacing BMI as a more accurate way to assess health and fitness. Measuring muscle mass and ...

A groundbreaking new study has revealed that your DNA may predict whether you’re likely to develop obesity—years before symptoms emerge.

Obesity increases the risk of nearly 200 diseases. A new genetic test may be able to predict a young child's risk of obesity in adulthood.

New genetic research reveals polygenic scores can predict obesity risk, offering early prevention insights while raising ethical healthcare access concerns.

Emergency room visits due to tick bites are surging across the country, especially in the northeast, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

New University of Florida study finds body fat percentage is 78% more accurate than body mass index in predicting mortality risk, challenging the long-standing use of BMI as a health indicator.

A CDC panel recommended against flu vaccines with thimerosal, a preservative falsely linked to autism. Experts warn the decision may raise vaccine costs unnecessarily.

Apple's new iPad Pro expected with OLED displays split between Samsung and LG, with its new in-house M5 processor powering the new slates.

The Humane Society of Scott County is caring for roughly 70 cats removed from a single Davenport-area home.