The Marine Corps just killed height-and-weight screenings. A completely new method is now the standard for every Marine's ...

A novel 3D body shape method promises accessible and accurate body composition predictions, potentially transforming how we monitor health over time and detect risks. Body meshes fitted to DXA. DXA ...

The maximum waist-to-height ratio allowed for Marines is more stringent than the Defense Department’s requirement.

For bodybuilders and fitness enthusiasts, changing body composition often reflects hard work and discipline—but knowing body composition is useful for anyone, and for more than just bragging rights.

A Marine participates in a body composition assessment on Aug. 22 via bioelectrical impedance analysis scan at The Basic School on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. (Lance Cpl. George Nudo/Marine ...

New analysis delivers comprehensive muscle, bone, and adipose profiling from 15-minute MR scan, now with age-adjusted metrics for greater value in longevity, human performance, and research This ...

The number on the scale doesn’t reveal everything about your health. In an era dominated by smartwatches and fitness apps, tracking health has never been easier—or more confusing. The sheer volume of ...

The University of Colorado will enact new guidelines surrounding body composition testing after an independent review of the cross-country and track and field teams found evidence the school’s current ...

Plus, studies show that a high-protein diet can help with losing fat and gaining muscle at the same time. Research shows that ...