Body mass index is a measure that provides insight into body fat by comparing an individual's height and weight. This ...

"My doctor labelled me as 'overweight' and borderline 'obese.' The doctor barely looked at me before making that assessment," ...

Across ages 3 to 9 years, children in a responsive parenting group had a lower mean BMI than those in a control group. Early ...

BMI stands for body mass index, explains Dr. Benedict Ifedi, MD, a family medicine doctor at Memorial Hermann. Dr. Glickman ...

We all know that being overweight is bad for your health. Carrying excess fat is a risk factor for heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, a range of cancers and an increased chance of an early death. The ...

In patients with acute heart failure, it is unclear how body mass index affects clinical outcomes following acute myocardial infarction.

Extreme BMIs—both high and low—are linked to irregular menstrual cycles and increased risk of anovulatory cycles, ...

When it comes to assessing weight and health, both BMI and height weight charts have their advantages. BMI is convenient and ...

De-escalating dual antiplatelet therapy from from aspirin plus ticagrelor to aspirin plus clopidogrel after primary ...

The “Truth Hurts” singer flaunted her new, slimmer figure on her latest Twitch video livestream posted Thursday.

Greater body mass index from early adulthood to midlife is associated with better midlife cognition, particularly among US men and Black adults.