Instead of using the controversial body mass index, or BMI, to assess weight, an international group of scientists proposes ...

Being in shape is far more crucial for a long, healthy life than being slim. That’s the conclusion of the largest, most ...

Body Mass Index (BMI) has limitations as it doesn't distinguish between muscle and fat, leading to misclassification of ...

What is a BMI calculator? How do I calculate my BMI? Benefits of a BMI calculator Body Mass Index (BMI), also known as an obesity indicator, can help medical experts determine if their patient is ...

An apple-shaped body, characterized by excess fat around the abdomen, increases the risk of serious health conditions such as ...

The study, from the Kaohsiung Armed Forces General Hospital in Taiwan, contained 3,909 men with ED between 2010 and 2021.

Share on Pinterest A panel of global experts explains why BMI is not the most helpful measurement of body weight, and how else doctors can diagnose obesity. Image credit: VICTOR TORRES/Stocksy.

New recommendations on how to define obesity would reduce the emphasis on body mass index and take into account health ...

A group of global experts is proposing a new way to define and diagnose obesity, reducing the emphasis on the controversial body mass index and hoping to better identify people who need treatment ...

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

Medical experts have urged a shift away from the Body Mass Index (BMI) as the main yardstick to determine obesity as it does not factor in body fat levels. The prevalent method is so flawed that it ...