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 ...

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

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

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

After several statistical analyses were run, researchers found that every 1-gram increase of dietary fiber consumed was ...

Mendelian randomization of 400,000 participants reveals smoking, high BMI, and high cholesterol as major genetic risk factors ...

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

Obesity is a more powerful driver of breast cancer than previously thought, a new study suggests.About 40% of hormo ...

A healthy weight and BMI range for adults over age 65 may mean carrying a few extra pounds. According to the National Institutes of Health, a body mass index (BMI) of 25 to 27, which is typically ...

They say BRI may be a more accurate predictor of heart disease and death than using body mass index (BMI). BMI is a widely used, but recently controversial, measurement that uses someone's ...

The study suggests that body mass index (BMI), which doesn’t factor in abdominal fat, is an outmoded way of assessing obesity. Middle-aged and older adults who carry excess fat around their ...