BMI, or body mass index, is an outdated measurement that fails to properly identify health risks, according to a new study.

Obesity rates for Black children and adolescents are 22.4% in the decade before the pandemic and 35% in the 2 years after the ...

The National Center for Health Statistics measured adults and children to see weight, height and other size trends ...

The body mass index (BMI) is under fire—many healthcare professionals, researchers, and fitness experts are questioning its usefulness ...

Novo Nordisk’s campaign, which aims to speak ‘without filters’ by declaring obesity a disease, has been strongly criticized ...

For decades, BMI has been a way to measure whether someone is at a healthy weight. In general, people are considered overweight if their BMI is over 25. If their BMI is over 30, they have obesity. [1] ...

Excess fat mass estimated by waist circumference-to-height ratio predicts the risk of liver damage better than body mass index (BMI) estimated obesity, a new study shows.

Currently, two criteria must be met to qualify for the prescription. Firstly, a BMI of 40 or over is required, however, if ...

New research has demonstrated that while a number of healthy lifestyle behaviours can cut the risk of type 2 diabetes, ...

Managing your body weight and BMI could be the key to keeping your type two diabetes risk down, according to a new study ...

Those who are eligible will also receive other bits of care like regular check-ups, exercise support and advice on nutrition ...