For most healthy women, optimal fasting insulin levels should be less than 25 mIU/L (milli-international units per liter), ...

Veronica Ewers said nothing, despite all the signs, despite the blood test results staring back at her, telling her the hormones in her body were barely present. Because the results came with an ...

A new study on the impact of excess weight around the midsection — aka abdominal obesity — raises questions about causes, harms, and fixes. A large new study found that about 1 in 5 adults worldwide ...

This article was reviewed by Felix Gussone, MD. Key Takeaways: Body composition offers a clearer picture of health than ...

The average weight for women in the U.S. is around 170 pounds. Factors like diet, exercise, and sleep impact weight and overall health. Setting realistic, personalized goals helps maintain health and ...

A new report showing high levels of depression (52%), anxiety (44%), body image issues (39%) and insomnia (30%) has prompted a call from public health advocates and researchers for more ...