Despite the latter overcoming some of the drawbacks of the former, experts say it’s not that simple, or maybe even necessary, ...

Despite widespread criticism, BMI continues to be the go-to for measuring some health risks. Now the "body roundness index" ...

The BMI's flawed origins and arbitrary classifications contribute to weight stigma, harm mental health, and promote misguided ...

BMI is a numerical value calculated by dividing a person’s weight in pounds by their height in inches squared, then ...

Question: I read that physicians were moving away from the body mass index. But at my last physical, my BMI was used. Is my ...

Explore how overweight and obesity are classified using BMI and other methods and understand the limitations of relying on ...

In today’s health headlines, what is the difference between the body mass index (BMI) and body roundness index (BRI)? Plus, ...

Doctors explain what the Body Mass Index is and why it isn't an accurate indicator of health, especially for certain people.

What time one eats impacts body mass index (BMI), according to a study published online Sept. 12 in the Internati ...

Body roundness index (BRI), may be a better predictor of disease than body mass index (BMI), new research shows. Researchers ...

TUSLA’S controversial reference to body weight for prospective foster parents has been ditched. It comes after a furore when ...

Increased body fat elevates estrogen production, potentially fueling growth of hormone-positive breast cancers, researchers ...