Body mass index (BMI) may not be the most accurate predictor of death risk. A new study from the University of Florida found that BMI — a measurement that is commonly used to determine whether a ...

BMI is still commonly used to assess obesity even though research has shown it's not necessarily a reliable metric. A new study proposes doctors instead use technology that can measure body fat. Body ...

Researchers found that anthropometric measures alone were as effective as DEXA in confirming excess adiposity.

Despite some spaces still viewing body size as a good indicator of health, new research has shown that being underweight could actually be worse for you than obesity.

Large weight swings or weight loss in later life aren’t just physical health risks, they’re tied to fast memory and cognitive ...

Obesity is a growing public health crisis in India, linked to numerous chronic diseases. Alarmingly, overweight affects 24% ...

In a world obsessed with health metrics, many women wonder about the "average" weight for their age and height. While ...

The study, conducted by Saint Louis University, involved a nationwide survey of 1,758 pickleball players aged 18 years and ...

Johor firefighters with Body Mass Index (BMI) readings over 30 have been told to undergo a six-month programme to get their ...