Body mass index (BMI) was almost three times more likely to classify children as overweight than waist circumference-to-height ratio, according to a new study.

Body mass index is a measure that provides insight into body fat by comparing an individual's height and weight. This ...

"My doctor labelled me as 'overweight' and borderline 'obese.' The doctor barely looked at me before making that assessment," ...

Theratechnologies (THTX) presented data highlighting the limitations of using body mass index alone in assessing cardiovascular risk in people ...

When it comes to assessing weight and health, both BMI and height weight charts have their advantages. BMI is convenient and ...

Early training for parents on healthy feeding and other parenting practices led to lower body mass index (BMI) for 3- to ...

We all know that being overweight is bad for your health. Carrying excess fat is a risk factor for heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, a range of cancers and an increased chance of an early death. The ...

BMI stands for body mass index, explains Dr. Benedict Ifedi, MD, a family medicine doctor at Memorial Hermann. Dr. Glickman ...

De-escalating dual antiplatelet therapy from from aspirin plus ticagrelor to aspirin plus clopidogrel after primary ...

Purposeful splishing and splashing can help you trim your waist size and drop excess pounds, a new evidence review ...

“By fostering early-life responsive parenting practices, we can help establish healthy growth trajectories that may reduce the risk of obesity as children grow,” senior researcher Jennifer Savage ...

The burden of osteoarthritis (OA) is increasing among postmenopausal women, according to a study published online.