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

HealthDay News — What time one eats impacts body mass index (BMI), according to a study published online Sept. 12 in the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity.

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

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

Face, stomach, hips, legs. No, it’s not a new dance routine. Instead, it’s what might be going through your mind when trying ...

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

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 ...

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

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

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