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

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

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 ...

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

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

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

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

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

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 ...

There isn’t a single answer to what causes pancreatic cancer because it involves multiple factors. Here’s what science knows ...