Chandigarh: In a case questioning the accuracy of physical measurement tests in Haryana Police recruitments, a judicial ...

Objective In critical care, intensive care unit (ICU) staff and physicians often estimate patients' height and weight visually, impacting calculations for cardiac function, ventilation, medication, ...

German scientists used advanced imaging to find that beer bellies are linked with more harmful changes in the heart.

A large new study using advanced imaging found that abdominal obesity, sometimes referred to as a “beer belly,” is associated ...

If you have been to see a healthcare provider recently, you are familiar with the ritual of blood pressure measurement. Before you can talk with the professional you came to consult, the office will ...

Napoleon Bonaparte gets teased more than almost any historic figure, and somehow the joke always circles back to his height.

To reduce obesity, new regulations on ultraprocessed foods and more extensive nutrition training for medical providers are ...

In the UK, approximately 6 million people are living with diabetes or pre-diabetes, frequently unaware until serious complications develop. However, the early warning signs are present, manifested ...

In recent years, there has been a growing trend in wearable technology: trackers that look like a fashion accessory and yet are smart enough to help us understand our bodies better. If you’ve ever ...

Coronary artery calcium (CAC) CT scans are becoming a more commonly used tool to effectively determine a patient's future risk of heart disease and heart attack. These minimally invasive scans measure ...

For years, doctors have relied on familiar vital signs—heart rate, blood pressure, temperature and oxygen levels—to monitor someone's health. But researchers at the University of Missouri believe one ...