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

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

He was inspired to become a doctor and research clinician by his father, a math teacher who was very scientifically oriented.

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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, ...

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 ...

Flawed definitions of obesity can harm health outcomes, research indicates. The medical community is taking notice ...

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 ...