There's something fascinating about the way humans make connections between physical features and emotional qualities. It's ...

The body-positive movement has encouraged people, especially women, to see beauty in all shapes and sizes, and it's reminded us that body ideals are culturally constructed and not based on science.

When it comes to body types, it’s not just how much weight you carry — it’s where you store it. Research shows that people with apple-shaped bodies — those with a wider midsection and less defined ...

A recent article in the New York Times brought attention to a new health screening tool: the BRI, or the Body Roundness Index. Hurray! Let’s kick the dreaded and flawed Body Mass Index (BMI) to the ...

Your body shape could be putting you at a higher risk of colorectal cancer, scientists have warned. Colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, according to ...

When it comes to style, most men just throw on whatever is in their closet and hope for the best. But looking good isn’t about wearing expensive clothes or following the latest fashion trends. You ...

Changes to hair color, nose shape and retouching of skin are still acceptable. — -- Getty Images has announced that beginning Oct. 1, the agency will no longer accept photos of models' body ...

Which dresses are best for apple-shaped bodies? Choosing outfits that flatter your body shape is the key to looking and feeling your best. A fairly common body silhouette is the apple or the circular ...