New research exposes critical flaws in BMI measurements, as medical experts advocate for more accurate and inclusive methods to assess health and body composition.

Queensland-based Sarah Cox recalls that in 2018, her doctor advised her to lose weight because her body mass index (BMI ... So there're flaws in using the BMI overall." Lexi had surgery for ...

A young Gen Z woman has shared her shock on social media after she was told by her doctor that she is "overweight" despite ...

Lizzo celebrates her weight loss and fitness goals online, saying she hasn't seen numbers that good in a decade.

Indian doctors have redefined obesity with new guidelines that consider the unique health challenges faced by the population.

Body Mass Index, or BMI, is a biased and outdated metric ... and age. Despite the flaws, the medical community still uses BMI because it’s an inexpensive and quick way to analyze health data.

In 2022, a group of researchers established a ‘Commission’ to “propose a definition for clinical obesity,” replacing the BMI ...

The number does not capture a person's muscle mass; where on their body fat is stored; or how their race, ethnicity and ...

Most people know that body fat stored around the midsection can spell disaster for cardiovascular health. But Harvard ...