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U.S. rugby star Ilona Maher once again trounced a troll who said she looked "pregnant" in a dress because her stomach isn't ...

Researchers at Leipzig University and the University of Gothenburg have developed a novel approach to assessing an individual ...

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Among the myriad of medical treatments for low back pain—a leading cause of disability that affects more than 600 million ...

A new study found that type 2 diabetes plays a key role in the development of co-morbidities such as heart failure and ...

Here’s what to know about body composition numbers and what these metrics mean for your health and performance.

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Those with a high BMI may face heightened risks of the various health complications linked with excess weight or obesity, ...