Researchers calculated that a BMI cutoff of 33.7 kg/m 2 should be used to diagnose obesity in male athletes. Studies are needed to validate the proposed BMI cutoffs in other populations.

New research shows that a vast majority of people with a BMI signifying obesity have substantial excess body fat. Scientists at Johns Hopkins University conducted the study, published this month ...

BMI doesn't distinguish between body fat and lean mass, which includes muscle. As a result, a muscular athlete with low body fat can be wrongly classified as living with overweight or obesity.

“The doctor said Trump’s BMI is 28,” Jimmy Kimmel said. “Right, and so is his next wife, by the way.” By Trish Bendix Welcome to Best of Late Night, a rundown of the previous night’s ...

The body mass index (BMI) chart helps determine obesity levels in both women and men. Healthcare providers also use it to determine whether their patients are at a healthy weight. That said, some ...

Obesity is currently defined using a person's body mass index, or BMI. This is calculated as weight (in kilograms) divided by the square of height (in metres). In people of European descent, the BMI ...

If you visit a doctor, they’ll likely measure your height and weight. These numbers are then used to determine your Body Mass Index (BMI). BMI is a standard test in the medical profession, frequently ...

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Billboard apologized to Taylor Swift on Thursday after the publication included footage an unauthorized nude wax figure of her in a video posted to social media. Billboard has been unveiling its ...

For decades, we've used body mass index (BMI) to infer the basic health of an individual. However, BMI fails to account for factors such as athleticism, cholesterol levels, and blood pressure.

Scientists are turning to a novel way to calculate obesity using a system known as the Body Roundness Index, which is touted as a more accurate measurement than Body Mass Index (BMI). In a recent ...