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

An internally validated simple scoring model using clinical factors successfully predicts the likelihood of detecting ...

Early training for parents on healthy feeding and other parenting practices led to lower body mass index (BMI) for 3- to ...

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 ...

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

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

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

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

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

Older adults who don’t get enough exercise and have trouble sleeping tend to be obese, according to a new study. Adding more activity could ease the negative impacts on sleeping on obesity.

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