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

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

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

In today’s health headlines, what is the difference between the body mass index (BMI) and body roundness index (BRI)? Plus, ...

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

TUSLA’S controversial reference to body weight for prospective foster parents has been ditched. It comes after a furore when ...

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

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

The results of a recent study suggest that a higher body roundness index (BRI) may increase the risk of developing ...

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

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

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