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

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

Background 10% of postmenopausal breast cancer cases are attributed to a high body mass index (BMI). BMI underestimates body ...

If you had a health check-up recently, you might have been told that you're underweight, overweight or obese based on your body mass index or BMI. But the BMI was never intended as a diagnostic tool.

The BRI has been found to be a better predictor of obesity and health risks than BMI. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Around 40% of postmenopausal hormone positive breast cancer cases may be linked to excess body fat, suggests Spanish research ...

Hormone receptor stratification showed that differences in population-attributable risk fractions by body fat were only observed in hormone receptor–positive cases.

Objectives To explore ethnic differences in changes in body mass index (BMI) from the age of 18 years to 3 months postpartum. Design A population-based cohort study. Setting Child Health Clinics in ...

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

Here is a BMI chart that you can use to check your weight status based on your height. It is suitable for both men and women: This chart helps you determine your ideal weight according to your height.

How do you measure a person’s health? Body Mass Index (BMI) is the answer we all know. But BMI could soon be passé. A new metric has caught the attention of health experts and enthusiasts alike. It’s ...

About 40% of hormone-positive breast cancers in postmenopausal women might be linked to excess body fat, researchers reported ...