They say BRI may be a more accurate predictor of heart disease and death than using body mass index (BMI). BMI is a widely used, but recently controversial, measurement that uses someone's ...

Despite the latter overcoming some of the drawbacks of the former, experts say it’s not that simple, or maybe even necessary, ...

Despite widespread criticism, BMI continues to be the go-to for measuring some health risks. Now the "body roundness index" ...

Research in chrononutrition explores the relationship between fasting, mealtimes, our circadian rhythms and health ...

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

Having cold feet and no other symptoms may not be related to a condition but to an environmental factor. Find medical reasons ...

Māori and Pacific women are particularly disadvantaged by the BMI limit on access to public fertility treatment. Research ...

Advocates argue that anti-obesity drugs like Ozempic could help overweight troops, but the services have no uniform policy ...

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

A different way of measuring how much of your weight is dangerous belly fat could prove much more useful than Body Mass Index ...

Not everybody loses the same amount of weight on medications such as Ozempic and Saxenda—treatment indication, dosage, and ...