A recently-published study suggests that a body "roundness" index may be a better measure of health than body mass index (BMI). The article, called "Body Roundness Index and All-Cause Mortality Among ...

New body composition tests are replacing BMI as a more accurate way to assess health and fitness. Measuring muscle mass and ...

We were unable to process your request. Please try again later. If you continue to have this issue please contact [email protected]. Mean BMI increased for premenopausal women and ...

The body mass index (BMI) chart helps determine obesity levels in both women and men. Healthcare providers also use it to ...

A new report recommends doctors stop using Body Mass Index to diagnose obesity because it isn't nuanced enough. Doctors should consider a patient's overall health instead of their weight, it said. A ...

The BMI scale is B.S. Roughly 54 million Americans — including the entire roster of the AFC Champion Denver Broncos — are healthy despite having body-mass indexes in the “overweight” range, a new ...

"Who the f*** told us women that we should weigh 120 pounds?!" That's the question certified personal trainer and nutritionist Indy asked her followers in a TikTok she posted on Oct. 1. From her car, ...

If you’ve been to the doctor recently, you’ve likely received one of those lengthy printouts summarizing your visit, including providing detailed information on your weight and the corresponding body ...