Health is not a one way street, what may look healthy to certain people, may be opposite for others. While BMI has been used ...

It’s a great day for those with a ‘dad bod,’ because according to a new study, it’s the body type women find most attractive.

Thyroid cancer burden attributable to high BMI was increasing between 1990 and 2021 in the US, especially among men and older ...

Recent research found that BMI is not a good predictor of mortality, adding to a growing body of evidence against the health ...

BMI, or body mass index, is an outdated measurement that fails to properly identify health risks, according to a new study.

Medically reviewed by Amelia MacIntyre, DO The body mass index (BMI) chart helps determine obesity levels in both women and men. Healthcare providers also use it to determine whether their patients ...

BMI falls short as a way to measure obesity. Doctors need to also determine whether body fat harms a person's health.

A new study compares body mass index (BMI) with body fat percentage and finds the latter is far more reliable in predicting obesity-related diseases and death.

Study finds waist circumference a stronger cancer risk indicator than BMI in men An 11 cm increase in men's waist circumference raises obesity-related cancer risk by 25%.

The most prevalent complications among newly identified people with obesity were hypertension, arthritis, diabetes, and ...

As per a prospective cohort study, waist circumference along with BMI modestly improves the prediction of which postmenopausal women are at a higher risk for premature death.