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" ...

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

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

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

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, ...

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.

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

Patients aged 10 to 17 years who are prescribed glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) are more likely to have ...

Excess body fat plays a role in postmenopausal hormone receptor-positive breast cancer, which could be underestimate ...