A new report notes that the amount of belly fat a patient has is a more useful metric for determining obesity than ...

People recovering from eating disorders say the focus on weight and BMI can be triggering and counterproductive.

In the latest market close, Badger Meter (BMI) reached $219.02, with a +0.25% movement compared to the previous day. This change lagged the S&P 500's 0.53% gain on the day. On the other hand, the Dow ...

Ali, MD, MSCI A healthy weight and BMI range for adults over age 65 may mean carrying a few extra pounds. According to the ...

New research suggests that factors like age, sex, body fat and the amount of sugar in your blood play a significant role in the progression from pre-diabetes to a type 2 diabetes diagnosis.

In 1993, using data from white people in Great Britain, ages 16 to 64, the World Health Organization (WHO) designated BMI ...

People with higher body mass indexes say they're relieved by experts' new guidance to downplay the use of BMI in diagnosing people with weight problems or obesity.

BMI is a 53-year-old metric that experts suggest needs an update—here's what they say is the more reliable way to determine ...

An international committee of scientists has proposed changing the way obesity is defined and diagnosed. The proposal adds ...

Higher cardiovascular health (Life’s Essential 8 scores) is linked to greater bone mineral density in adults aged 20–59, with ...

It has been updated to reflect the findings of a new report. Chances are, a doctor has at one point measured your Body Mass Index to check if you are a healthy weight. But a new report suggests ...

Lancet Commission of 50 experts from around the world concludes millions may be being 'overdiagnosed' as obese and overweight ...