Troops must have a waist measurement close to or less than half their height or risk being placed in their service's remedial programs.

Modeling isn’t just a matter of strutting your stuff on the catwalk—it also means that you need mathematical precision when it comes to taking your body measurements. Having precise measurements is ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Army gym goers may soon see shorter lines to use neck exercise machines, as the service announced Monday that it will phase out ...

BMI, or body mass index, is an outdated measurement that fails to properly identify health risks, according to a new study.

The Lilliputian tailors measure Gulliver for a new suit of clothing, from Part I of Jonathan Swift's "Gulliver's Travels." (1726) Illustration (1909) by Arthur Rackham (1867-1939) Source: Alamy stock ...

Body fat scales are devices that a person can use to measure their weight and body composition at home. Body fat scales can provide a rough estimate. However, they are not very accurate. The term ...

Pretty soon, the moment of truth will arrive for all of us, as technology finally reveals everything there is to know about our bodies. Australian startup mPort is taking a step in that direction with ...

Body mass index (better known as BMI) has long been used to get a quick and easy snapshot of a person's body fat levels. To calculate someone's BMI, you divide their weight in kilograms by their ...

With the explosion of smartwatches and other wearable devices in recent years, it’s now easier than ever to track your fitness progress on the way to a healthier lifestyle. However, not everyone who ...

Shopify was granted a patent for body-measuring tech that would help users find their clothing size. Shopify has some competition in this space, including Amazon. Shopify has been expanding its ...