Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. For these reasons as well as the influence of environmental, hormonal, and mental factors, “your body size is not a very good ...

Researchers say a better, more direct way to measure body fat exists and should replace BMI in doctor’s offices everywhere. (CREDIT: Shutterstock) A simple number has shaped how people think about ...

A child’s Body Mass Index (BMI) at age 10 and their subsequent growth trajectory through age 18 are critical indicators of future metabolic health, according to a new study mapping the genetic ...

The research team used electronic health records data to divide patients into four groups to track symptoms across different obesity levels.

Body Mass Index (BMI) has its place, yet understanding its accuracy requires cultural, biological, and medical context.

Indians face higher diabetes and heart risks at lower body mass index (BMI) levels than Western populations.

A simple number has shaped how people think about health and weight for decades. That number is body mass index, or BMI. Doctors, schools, insurance companies, and even personal fitness apps have used ...